title: Between Defense and Expansion: NATO’s Influence in the Russia-Ukraine War
abstract: The Russia-Ukraine war represents a paradigmatic example of a high-intensity conflict in modern Europe, characterized by extreme violence, significant humanitarian consequences, and far-reaching implications for international relations, regional security, and global governance. The ongoing conflict has generated a multifaceted crisis, with deleterious effects on international relations, global economic stability, and security architectures. It necessitates a nuanced understanding of its complex 
journal: Central Asia