Have not heard anyone mention the Cuban missile crisis in connection with Ukraine. Why was it fine to tell the Russians to get their missiles out of Cuba, but not fine for Russians to tell us to keep NATO out of Ukraine?

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What about unemployment down so much so fast? What about childhood poverty down so much? What about the infrastructure bill getting passed? Stimulus checks? Housing assistance? Do these make a difference?

Why does this always happen?

Interesting research, thank you for sharing professor Andrew

The Democrats seems to have a messaging problem. Can this be part of the problem?

I think the key point for me is keeping the 4 year game plan in mind. Executives need to be able to plan and think short and long-term. This can be difficult especially in a pandemic / emergency response environment.

What is the impact of inflation Historially?

Any chance all these lawsuits against Trump and other Trumpers will come to a head and they'll be indicted and out of the picture?

The uncertainty between Russia and Ukraine is also burdensome and energy draining to strategic national planning -- economy, nat'l security, etc.

I know a Family that moved to Omaha from NYC to increase Harvard admission prospects. Crazy? How big an impact is “exotic” location?

Elite colleges do consider geography to some extent. Harvard in particular advertises its geographic diversity. But I’m not sure how much moving states would boost your chances of admission.

It’s 100 miles.

Is it true that there is a small "weather window" that this invasion can occur?

DO you agree that Putin’s move on Ukraine could do more to repair the fissures the former President (Trump) opened up in NATO than almost anything else, i.e., the common external “threat” that Russia’s actions present?

Also, Sweden and Finland hold some cards with respect to opposition and leverage against Russia they can pose - namely their relationship with NATO.

Great analysis on regional geopolitics of energy influencing the complex Ukraine and Russia potential for conflict.

Won't Putin lose face if he doesn't invade?

Sounds like some NATO countries actually rely on energy subsidies and exports from Russia.

The US needs to step up its game in the EU (assuming the US wants to take a more activist stance in EU/NATO spheres of influence)

What does your information reveal about the commitment of Ukraine citizens and military forces to continue to fight against Russians, if they were to invade? I.e., high ongoing costs to Russia of invasion, and black eye accordingly for Russia in re: their reputation in the international global arena.

What about cyber as a weapon?

If the EU does not buy the gas from Russia, where will the EU get the gas?

What about the reports that there are not nearly enough support structures and services behind the tanks and military gear, supply systems and hospital services that would be necessary for any sort of invasion?

Putin likely wants to reestablish Russia as a global superpower and diminish the EU's economic and security capabilities by flipping the equation of reliance.

can Putin destabilize Ukrainian leadership and replace it

It's about influence.

Right, Putin needs to consider what the international community would think if he invades Ukraine (it's not just the US)

This morning PM Johnson in England also spoke about how it would be a mistake to invade.

Do we know what the armed forces popularity rating is for President Biden?

Imagine if Joe Biden decided to place the Army on the Texas border and threaten to invade -- it seems illogical

Also apparently post spring thaw is also bad.

Thank you professors, wonderful talk.

What a Very informative discussion. Thank you!!!

Thanks everyone!

Thank you everyone. Very interesting. Congratulations Andrew on your new position.