Ucrania 22: De la guerra programada a la contienda por la globalización

Ucrania 22: De la guerra programada a la contienda por la globalización is a comprehensive and authoritative geopolitical history of the war in Ukraine by Francisco Veiga, a respected historian and professor of modern and contemporary history. Published in Spanish by Alianza Editorial on September 4, 2025, this second edition spans approximately 432–536 pages, offering readers a deep examination of the origins, development, and global implications of the conflict that erupted with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Veiga traces the war beyond conventional military history, situating it within a broader geopolitical context that includes energy politics, historical tensions within the former Soviet space, and the post-COVID strategic landscape. Starting with the collapse of the USSR and continuing through key events like the Euromaidan protests, the annexation of Crimea, and the Donbas conflict, the book places the 2022 invasion within a long-term historical arc that reshaped Europe and contributed to a global realignment of power.

Beyond narrative history, Ucrania 22 discusses military innovations such as drone warfare, the strategic role of private military companies like Wagner, and how global actors — including NATO members, Turkey, and Eastern European states — have influenced the conflict. By linking technological, political, and social threads, Veiga highlights how this war has become a pivotal turning point in 21st-century geopolitics, with repercussions extending into broader conflicts and diplomatic shifts worldwide.

Ideal for historians, political scientists, students of international relations, and informed general readers, this edition provides contextual depth, rigorous scholarship, and clear explanations that make complex global dynamics understandable without sacrificing analytical nuance.