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If Israel Needs Friends, So Does Ukraine

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America Abroad
Ivo H. Daalder

"While Israel and its allies intercepted nearly all the Iranian missiles, Ukraine is facing Russia all on its own," writes Ivo Daalder.

A Ukrainian soldier raises the Ukrainian flag in the village of Andriivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine on September 16, 2023.
Alex Babenko / AP
Global Politics

For All Its Flaws and Limitations, International Law Still Matters

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"One must always think of the counterfactual: What would the behavior be without the law?" Paul Poast writes. "In most cases, the answer is, Probably worse."

Members of the United Nations Security Council applaud after passing a cease-fire resolution in Gaza
Craig Ruttle / AP
Global Politics

NATO Is about Security — Not Dollars and Cents

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The security of allies isn’t a question of dollars and cents — it is the key to America’s security as well," Ivo Daalder.

The NATO flag is raised during a celebration for Lithuania's NATO membership 20th anniversary on March 29, 2024.
Mindaugas Kulbis / AP
Global Politics

Nearly One-Third of Americans Say Israel Has Gone Too Far in Gaza: Poll

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The Hill
Coauthors

A joint Council-Ipsos poll offer new insights into how Americans think the United States should respond to the war.

Palestinians inspect the destruction left by the Israeli air and ground offensive
Ismael Abu Dayyah / AP
Public Opinion

After 75 Years, NATO Is as Relevant and Valuable as Ever

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"NATO once again has a clear singular mission: it returns it to its core function of ensuring the territorial integrity of Europe," Paul Poast writes.

World leaders stand on stage at the NATO summit in Vilnius
Paul Ellis / AP
Defense and Security

Cutting off US Aid Will Only Prolong the War in Ukraine

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Rather than ending the fighting quickly, cutting off US aid would simply set Russia up to launch a major new offensive," Paul Poast writes.

Ukrainian soldiers prepare to fire a multiple launch rocket system
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
US Foreign Policy

What Ukraine Needs from NATO

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Foreign Affairs
Ivo H. Daalder

"Without new US military assistance, Ukrainian ground forces may not be able to hold the line against a relentless Russian military," argues Ivo Daalder.

NATO and Ukrainian flags are set up prior to a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 11, 2023.
Virginia Mayo / AP
US Foreign Policy

The US-China Rivalry Was Never Going to Spare TikTok

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The drama around TikTok highlights the vulnerability of the global economy to geopolitics, Paul Poast writes.

TikTok logo
Kiichiro Sato / AP
US Foreign Policy

When It Comes to the War in Gaza, the Global Is 'Going Local'

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast explores the effectiveness of municipal action on global affairs in the wake of recent city resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting
D. Ross Cameron / AP
US Foreign Policy

For Europe, Security Autonomy Will Always Be a Bridge Too Far

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Time and again, European nations have tried to forge a unified military identity, and time and again they have failed," Paul Poast writes.

Polish and other NATO troops take part in military maneuvers
Czarek Sokolowski / AP
Defense and Security