Lessons learnt after One Year of Ukraine War: Hard Power is Back

War is instructive and the present Ukrainian conflict is no exception. Even centuries after a conflict, its teachings endure, hence, we need to draw lessons from the experiences of others and be armed for the future. The war has demonstrated the fragility of peace and the illusion that "war can't happen here" has been shattered. It can happen here, it is happening here, and it will continue to happen here unless things are done to prevent it from happening. Since the launch of Russia's 'special military operation' nearly a year ago, on 24 February 2022, both countries have suffered considerable…