Reconstructing Ukraine Creating a Freer, More Prosperous, and Secure Future

Abstract

In this century, the most notable U.S. reconstruction efforts were in Iraq and Afghanistan, but these are not the right models. Ukraine is fundamentally different. When the fighting slows, there is unlikely to be an insurgency or civil war. More-relevant lessons can be drawn from the truly transformative rebuilding of Western Europe after World War II, Eastern Europe after the Cold War, and the Western Balkans after the violent break-up of Yugoslavia. The basic formula for these reconstruction efforts was set early on. The United States provided seed money and security, while the Europeans provided the bulk of the funding and advanced the historic process of European integration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 2023
Accession Number
AD1203541

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  • Charles P. Ries
  • Gabrielle Tarini
  • Howard J. Shatz
  • James F. Dobbins

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  • RAND Corporation

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