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Biden's Middle East Challenge

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Fury on the Arab streets has now made the prospect of escalation more likely," writes Ivo Daalder.

U.S. President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
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The Fate of the Palestinian People Will Affect Israel's Future Security

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"A military solution alone will, at best, postpone the next outbreak of violence," says Elizabeth Shackelford.

Palestinians walk by the buildings destroyed in the Israeli bombardment on al-Zahra, on the outskirts of Gaza City, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
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War with China? Possible, but Not for Reasons You Think

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The National Interest
John Austin

"A China beginning to lose the underpinnings of its new-found international influence could prove even more dangerous," John Austin writes.

A Chinese paramilitary policeman stands guard near the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
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Tensions Escalate in Israel-Hamas War as Ground Invasion Looms

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Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

"What you're seeing on both sides of the border there right now is just complete despair," says Cécile Shea.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video Defense and Security

When so Many 'Frozen Conflicts' Go Hot, It's Not Just Coincidence

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The current configuration of the international system is a recipe for frozen conflicts to thaw, Paul Poast argues.

Rockets are fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip
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Despite Washington Chaos, Americans Still Want to Support Ukraine

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Public Opinion

What to Know about Hamas

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Fox 32 Chicago
Cécile Shea

Cécile Shea unpacks the militant group's background following its recent attacks on Israel.

Cecile Shea joins Fox 32 Chicago via video Defense and Security

When Does the Ukraine Aid Debate Become a Crisis?

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Deep State Radio
Ivo H. Daalder

Could chaos in the US House of Representatives mean chaos for Ukraine? The Council's @IvoHDaalder joins Deep State Radio to discuss.

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America’s Political Dysfunction Harms Our Reputation and National Security

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

“If the United States can’t lead by example as a defender of democracy and the rule of law at home, we’ll have a hard time defending them elsewhere,” says Elizabeth Shackelford.

The U.S. Capitol Dome is reflected in a rain puddle on the compass star on the east side of the building, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
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Survey: Partisan Split Grows over Military Aid to Ukraine

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The Hill
Coauthors

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support continued US assistance to Ukraine, Council polling finds.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon
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