World Power Face-off: U.S.-Russia Rivalry and the Global Impact of the Ukraine Crisis

Abstract

Abstract

The ongoing U.S.-Russia rivalry has been significantly intensified by the Ukraine crisis, reshaping global geopolitics and security dynamics. This paper examines the historical roots of U.S.-Russia tensions, the strategic interests of both nations in Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical consequences of the conflict. It explores how the crisis has influenced military alliances, economic sanctions, energy markets, and international diplomacy. The role of NATO, the European Union, and emerging global powers in response to the crisis. Through the analyzing these factors, this study provides insights into the shifting balance of power and the potential long-term ramifications for global stability. The crisis has triggered profound disruptions in the global energy market, supply chains, and food security, affecting nations beyond Europe, particularly in the Global South. The realignment of international alliances, including NATO’s expansion, the European Union’s evolving defense policies, and the shifting positions of major players such as China, India, and Turkey, is also examined. Furthermore, the study assesses the role of international organizations, such as the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, in addressing war crimes, humanitarian concerns, and peace negotiations.

Keywords: Ukraine, Russia, war, NATO, European Union, United States