“Horizontal Peace” in Ukraine Simplified
Journal: Policy Perspectives
Year: 2024

This paper examines the complex nature of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, arguing that its resolution requires a ‘horizontal peace’ approach rather than traditional vertical boundaries. The paper begins by analyzing Putin’s psychological profile, characterizing him as dominance-seeking with strategic patience and calculated aggression. Further, the paper traces the conflict’s origins to promises made during the fall of the Berlin Wall, particularly James Baker’s assurance that North Atlantic Treat