Ukraine’s Strategic Defense Bridge to the World
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About Us
Snake Island Institute is an independent Ukrainian organization strengthening the U.S.-Ukraine security partnership through:
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Strategic advocacy and diplomacy
Building U.S.–Ukraine partnerships and amplifying the voice of Ukrainian defenders through advocacy campaigns and trips
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Battlefield-validated analytics
Applying real battlefield insights to strengthen Ukraine and the United States’ understanding and execution of modern warfare.
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Defense tech testing & innovation acceleration
Transforming battlefield insights into tech solutions and developing the combat tech labs with partner units
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defense technonlogies communications
Facilitating exchange of battlefield insights, tech solutions between Ukrainian units and international partners
Ukraine’s defense operations are setting new standards in modern military practice.
Every domain of contemporary conflict — air and missile defense, drone warfare, electronic and cyber operations, battlefield logistics, and multi-national coordination, is transformed in Ukraine.
This war extends beyond Ukraine’s borders, carrying worldwide strategic implications.
SII exists to ensure the lessons, innovations, and institutional shifts forged in Ukraine inform and strengthen the broader security architecture shared by the United States, NATO, and other democratic allies.
Our Mission
connect frontline Ukrainian experience with Western strategic thinking
build lasting cooperation between Ukraine and the United States
prepare ukraine’s and the US' defense sector for future conflicts
Snake Island –
the strategic symbol:
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Snake Island, in the Black Sea, commands key maritime routes linking Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus. In 2022, when Ukrainian forces refused to surrender there to russian invaders, Snake Island became a global symbol of strength, defiance, and democratic resolve.
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Snake Island also sits at the crossroads of vital trade corridors — a gateway between regions and a pivot point for security in the wider Black Sea.
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Just as Snake Island connects key geographies, SII aligns frontline innovation with global security priorities — turning a moment of defiance into a platform for U.S.-Ukraine long-term security partnerships.
In Ukraine:
Individual military units
Relevant ministries and state agencies
Organizations in the defense sector
Defense companies
Universities
THE partners we work with
In the U.S.:
Political decision-makers
Congress and Senate
U.S. Armed Forces
Think tanks
Media
Community and industry leaders
Defense companies
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What You’ll Receive:
Situational Updates
Research Briefs
Partnership Highlights
Technology Integration Reports
Invitations & Events
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SII is an independent Ukrainian analytics and coordination center established in 2024 to strengthen the partnership between Ukraine and the United States in the security sector.