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The recent Trump-Xi meeting resolved none of the underlying tensions between Beijing and Washington. It merely kicked the can down the road.
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Still, the US public prefers to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait rather than risk military confrontation with Beijing.
US Foreign Policy
This week’s incidents speak to a growing, and concerning, trust deficit between the United States and its closest European ally.
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What’s really driving Washington’s new hard line on Caracas—is this a bold policy shift?
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Council Welcomes Former US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith
Ambassador Julianne Smith joins the Council as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security.
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