While there is much to discuss about the geopolitics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, let's not forget the men, women and children of Ukraine who now face utter devastation to their lives – they matter. They matter not only because they will suffer unmeasurable horrors and deprivations, but because they may also shape the course of the conflict. Devastating effects of protracted conflict There are several aspects of this invasion that will affect civilians disproportionately hard. First,...