Teaching Resources

Resources on the War in Ukraine

Learn about the war in Ukraine and its history with educational resources from the Council on Foreign Relations.

CFR Education’s mission is to empower young people with the essential knowledge, skills, and perspective to be responsible citizens and navigate the news. We’ve assembled a list of resources across our digital learning platforms to help students understand what’s happening in Ukraine—and why it matters.


Background on the War in Ukraine

For background on the causes, trajectories, and consequences of the war, check out these references from CFR.

 

History and Concepts

Review Russia’s recent history of incursions into Ukraine, including its annexation of Crimea in 2014.

 

Europe and NATO

Dig into critical context on NATO’s origins and European history.

 

Nuclear Issues

Learn more about Ukraine’s recent history with nuclear weapons. 

 

International Law and Norms

Get up to speed on the laws and norms that form the backbone of international relations, and what happens when countries—like Russia—break the rules.

 

Mini Simulations About Ukraine

Explore specific issues around the war in Ukraine with your students using these mini simulations.

 

Extended Simulations Related to Russia and Ukraine

For a multi-day, project-based dive into issues around Russia and NATO, try one of our extended simulations.

 


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