The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, now entering a crucial turning point, demands a deep, interdisciplinary exploration of its long-term impacts and the global trends it has intensified or set in motion. Whether or not Donald Trump’s presidency leads to a stable ceasefire, the war’s first phase appears to be nearing its conclusion. This moment invites us to reflect on the consequences not just for Ukraine and Russia but for regions far beyond Eastern Europe, with implications reverberating through the entire world system. It is no exaggeration to claim that a different World is emerging out of the tragedy of the War in Ukraine. This proposed collection of essays brings together leading international critical thinkers and scholars with expertise in politics, society, international relations, and economics in relation to Ukraine, Russia, the Western countries and the Global South. Together, they examine how this conflict has shaped and will continue to shape global dynamics for decades to come. By addressing these profound shifts, the volume offers not just an analysis of the war itself, but a roadmap for understanding the emerging new geopolitical and socio-economic orders in its wake. At its core, this book explores the enduring consequences of the war and the trends it has unleashed. These trends—whether economic, social, political, or environmental—are likely to define the future in ways that are at once unpredictable, unsettling, and, in some cases, transformative. The contributors in this volume will analyse these developments through diverse disciplinary lenses, offering insights that are as essential for activists, policymakers and academics as they are for readers seeking to understand the contours of a world fundamentally reshaped by war. By grappling with questions about the future—however uncertain or uncomfortable it may be—this book aims to foster critical dialogue on the most pressing issues of our time.