Oleksandra Shulima explored the transformation of Ukraine's nation brand in international rankings

1 May 2026

During the full-scale war, the international perception of Ukraine has become one of the key factors of foreign support, investment confidence and future post-war recovery.
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That is why the topic of the nation brand today goes far beyond communications and image – it is directly linked to geopolitics, strategic partnerships and Ukraine’s place on the global agenda.
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In her new academic article, Oleksandra Shulima, Expert on Socio-Political Affairs at Pragma Consulting Group (co-authored with Svitlana Bula, PhD in Political Science), examines how Ukraine’s modern nation brand has transformed through the lens of leading international rankings.
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The research focuses on:

  • the dynamics of Ukraine’s positions in the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index and Brand Finance Nation Brands;
  • the impact of the full-scale war on the perception of Ukraine in international rankings;
  • reputational challenges for our country;
  • strengthened positions in governance, investment, exports, digital transformation and tourism.

During the full-scale war, the international perception of Ukraine has become one of the key factors of foreign support, investment confidence and future post-war recovery.
‍

That is why the topic of the nation brand today goes far beyond communications and image – it is directly linked to geopolitics, strategic partnerships and Ukraine’s place on the global agenda.
‍

In her new academic article, Oleksandra Shulima, Expert on Socio-Political Affairs at Pragma Consulting Group (co-authored with Svitlana Bula, PhD in Political Science), examines how Ukraine’s modern nation brand has transformed through the lens of leading international rankings.
‍

The research focuses on:

  • the dynamics of Ukraine’s positions in the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index and Brand Finance Nation Brands;
  • the impact of the full-scale war on the perception of Ukraine in international rankings;
  • reputational challenges for our country;
  • strengthened positions in governance, investment, exports, digital transformation and tourism.

During the full-scale war, the international perception of Ukraine has become one of the key factors of foreign support, investment confidence and future post-war recovery.
‍

That is why the topic of the nation brand today goes far beyond communications and image – it is directly linked to geopolitics, strategic partnerships and Ukraine’s place on the global agenda.
‍

In her new academic article, Oleksandra Shulima, Expert on Socio-Political Affairs at Pragma Consulting Group (co-authored with Svitlana Bula, PhD in Political Science), examines how Ukraine’s modern nation brand has transformed through the lens of leading international rankings.
‍

The research focuses on:

  • the dynamics of Ukraine’s positions in the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index and Brand Finance Nation Brands;
  • the impact of the full-scale war on the perception of Ukraine in international rankings;
  • reputational challenges for our country;
  • strengthened positions in governance, investment, exports, digital transformation and tourism.


A value-based approach to government communications, cultural diplomacy, digital innovation and systematic efforts to counter disinformation play a special role in this process.
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Read more in the full article.