Kurt Volker

Kurt Volker

Ambassador Kurt Volker is a Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. A leading expert in US foreign and national security policy, he served as US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations from 2017-2019, and as US Ambassador to NATO from 2008-2009. 
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ( 21 )
What Is Next for Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia? Ukraine

What Is Next for Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia?

By Kurt Volker
Aug. 23, 2025
An End to Russia’s War? Closer, But Not Yet Close US

OPINION: An End to Russia’s War? Closer, But Not Yet Close

By Kurt Volker
Aug. 22, 2025
After 3 Years of Full-Scale War, Hope is in the Air 3rd Anniversary Specials

OPINION: After 3 Years of Full-Scale War, Hope is in the Air

By Kurt Volker
Feb. 24, 2025
Why a US-Ukraine Resources Deal Makes Sense for Ukraine EXCLUSIVE Ukraine

OPINION: Why a US-Ukraine Resources Deal Makes Sense for Ukraine

By Kurt Volker
Feb. 21, 2025
The EU Fiddles While Kyiv Burns War in Ukraine

OPINION: The EU Fiddles While Kyiv Burns

By Anders Aslund
Sept. 4, 2024
NATO at 75: Whistling Past the Graveyard War in Ukraine

OPINION: NATO at 75: Whistling Past the Graveyard

By Kurt Volker
July 9, 2024
A Letter to Georgia Georgia

A Letter to Georgia

By Kurt Volker
May 19, 2024
How Ukraine Wins War in Ukraine

OPINION: How Ukraine Wins

By Kurt Volker
April 24, 2024
Bringing Ukraine into NATO Without Causing World War III Ukraine

OPINION: Bringing Ukraine into NATO Without Causing World War III

By Kurt Volker
Dec. 2, 2023
Ignore the Noise — Congress Can Still Pass Ukraine Aid War in Ukraine

OPINION: Ignore the Noise — Congress Can Still Pass Ukraine Aid

By Kurt Volker
Oct. 12, 2023
Ukraine’s Valley Forge Moment War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s Valley Forge Moment

By Kurt Volker
Aug. 31, 2023
Time to End Russia’s Black Sea Piracy War in Ukraine

OPINION: Time to End Russia’s Black Sea Piracy

By Kurt Volker
July 20, 2023
Why NATO Needs Ukraine Editor's Choice Ukraine

OPINION: Why NATO Needs Ukraine

By Kurt Volker
July 10, 2023
Grey Zones are Green Lights – Bring Ukraine Into NATO Ukraine

OPINION: Grey Zones are Green Lights – Bring Ukraine Into NATO

By Kurt Volker
June 22, 2023
Hang Together on Ukraine, or China Will Hang Us Separately Editor's Choice War in Ukraine

OPINION: Hang Together on Ukraine, or China Will Hang Us Separately

By Kurt Volker
May 3, 2023
Why Ukraine Should Be a Member of NATO Editor's Choice NATO

OPINION: Why Ukraine Should Be a Member of NATO

By Kurt Volker
April 1, 2023
Urgency Must Replace Complacency in West’s Ukraine Policy Editor's Choice War in Ukraine

OPINION: Urgency Must Replace Complacency in West’s Ukraine Policy

By Kurt Volker
Feb. 22, 2023
Next Time a Missile Hits Poland… War in Ukraine

OPINION: Next Time a Missile Hits Poland…

By Kurt Volker
Dec. 7, 2022
Invest in Ukraine Renewable Energy to Help Solve Europe’s Energy Crisis

OPINION: Invest in Ukraine Renewable Energy to Help Solve Europe’s Energy Crisis

By Vazil Hudak
Oct. 25, 2022
A Western Strategy for Ukraine: Ensuring Ukrainian Military Victory

OPINION: A Western Strategy for Ukraine: Ensuring Ukrainian Military Victory

By Kurt Volker
Sept. 28, 2022