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For Moscow, That NATO Summit Must Have Been Highly Alarming

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Putin’s decision to attack has made Ukraine’s membership of NATO inevitable," writes Ivo Daalder.

Putin looks down at paper and frowns, seated in ornate chair.
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Defense and Security

Assessing the NATO Summit, with Ivo H. Daalder

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CFR's the President's Inbox
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder joins James Lindsay to discuss the decisions reached at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Biden stands at a podium on the NATO stage at left, Zelenskyy stands at right.
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Defense and Security

Ex-NATO Leaders: Alliance Must Invite Ukraine in Next Year

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Semafor
Ivo H. Daalder

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

From left, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japan's Prime Minster Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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Defense and Security

America's Food Program for the Poor Should Focus on Nutrition

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The Hill
Dan Glickman

"Federal policymakers need to ensure that SNAP focuses more attention and resources on the diet quality of recipients," writes Dan Glickman with Ann Veneman.

Jaqueline Benitez puts away groceries at her home in Bellflower, California.
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Food and Agriculture

Biden Gives Major Address at NATO Summit

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MSNBC José Díaz-Balart Reports
Ivo H. Daalder

President Biden "came into office to revitalize our alliances," says the Council's Ivo Daalder.

Screenshot of Ivo speaking on MSNBC at right, live footage of the empty stage in Vilnius with a crowd in front at left. Defense and Security

What Was and Wasn't Accomplished at NATO Summit

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PBS NewsHour
Ivo H. Daalder

For Ukraine, “it was unrealistic, frankly, to think that there would be an invitation," Ivo Daalder tells Amna Nawaz.

Screenshot of Amna Nawaz in red facing screen with Ivo Daalder on PBS NewsHour Defense and Security

Putin Faces a Broader, Stronger, More Determined NATO

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BBC World News
Mitchel B. Wallerstein

“The other outcome of this summit was Turkey's capitulation: allowing Sweden to join NATO,” says Nonresident Senior Fellow Mitchel Wallerstein.

Screenshot of Mitchel WAllerstein (right) with Sally Bundock (left) Defense and Security

What the G7 Security Pledge to Ukraine Means

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CBS News
Ivo H. Daalder

The G7’s support sent a message to Ukraine, but more importantly to Putin, Ivo Daalder says with Anne Marie Green and Ramy Inocencio.

Screenshot of Anne Marie Green and Ramy Inocencio at a desk with blue background, live closeup of Ivo Daalder at right. Defense and Security

What to Expect from the Biden-Zelenskyy Meeting

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MSNBC 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
Ivo H. Daalder

The talk will be positive because of the weapons, ammo, and most importantly intelligence the US has provided Ukraine, says Ivo Daalder.

President Joe Biden, right, looks to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius
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Defense and Security

Ukraine NATO Membership 'Not in the Cards' During War

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NBC News: Meet the Press
Ivo H. Daalder

President Zelenskyy calls the NATO's delay on admitting Ukraine "absurd." "We all regret having sent a Tweet or writing an email,” says Ivo Daalder.

Kristen Welker left in a black blazer and lavender top; Ivo Daalder at right in a blue tie and black suit. Defense and Security