The Russian War on Ukraine: A Conversation with Ash Carter

Join us in the JFK Jr. Forum on Wednesday, March 2, at 6:00 PM ET for a conversation with former US Secretary of Defense and Belfer Center Director Ash Carter. Secretary Carter will offer his analysis of the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government before taking questions from the audience.

This event is co-sponsored by the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School.

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Please register by 12:00 PM ET on Tuesday, March 1st if you would like the possibility of attending this event in-person. Registrants will be notified by 5:00 PM ET that day if a seat is available for them in the venue. If a seat is not available, registrants can stream the event live via our social media channels.

If you receive a seat in the venue but can no longer attend, we ask that you notify us by emailing harvardiop@gmail.com so that space can be made for another registrant.

The Institute of Politics will be strictly observing all HKS COVID health and safety protocols, including vaccination, testing, and quarantine guidelines. HKS buildings including the Forum are closed to people without a Harvard ID and attendance will be limited to the 100-person posted room capacity. RSVPs are required for in-person attendance. Masks must be worn at all times, except for quick sips of beverages. Food will not be allowed in the venue.