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The West Still Has No Answer for the 'Russian Question'

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Is it possible for Russia and the West not just to reluctantly co-exist, but to establish a positive peace? Paul Poast weighs in.

President Joe Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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US Foreign Policy

Even Trump Believes the US Is the 'Indispensable Nation'

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"It might surprise many to learn that Trump wouldn’t disagree with Biden or Harris on the need for the US to lead the world," Paul Poast writes.

Former President Donald Trump smiles during the presidential debate
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US Foreign Policy

Russia Wants the World to Know It Could Use Nukes. It's Not Alone

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast unpacks the implications of Russia’s decision to revise its nuclear doctrine.

a Russian Iskander missile is seen at an undisclosed location in Russia during drills for using tactical nuclear weapons
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Defense and Security

'Build the Wall' Won’t Work for Trump This Time Around

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The phrase only serves to highlight the shortcomings of his last presidency, Paul Poast argues.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump tours the southern border with Mexico
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Migration

How to Save America

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The Atlantic
Ivo H. Daalder

"My parents instilled in me the sense that the world contains many evil people—but is full of good people, too," Ivo Daalder writes.

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The Federal Reserve Has the Whole World in Its Hands

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"When the US economy sneezes, the world economy gets a cold," Paul Poast writes.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference
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Global Economy

Most in US Favor Continued Military Support for Israel until Hostages Are Released

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The Hill
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But only half of survey respondents said they favor the US “supporting Israel militarily until Hamas is dismantled or destroyed.”

Netanyahu and Biden meet in the Oval Office
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Public Opinion

Majority of Americans Favor US Military Aid to Israel until Hostages Are Returned

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But Council surveys show a narrow majority now say the US should condition such aid not be used toward military operations against Palestinians.

People gather to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas during a demonstration at Times Square
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Public Opinion

Kamala Harris' Foreign Policy Won't Just Be More of the Same

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

What will be the “Harris Doctrine”? Paul Poast weighs in.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention
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The US Divide on Foreign Policy

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

This gap between Democrats and Republicans on foreign policy — and America’s role in the world — is one that’s been steadily evolving over the past decade.

A sunrise casts the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and US Capital in orange on June 21, 2024.
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