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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.

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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
Coauthors

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

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Public Opinion

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

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CNN
Coauthors

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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US Foreign Policy

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.

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US Foreign Policy

Heading toward War? Reevaluating Taiwan's Status Quo

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Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Paul Heer

Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer joins an expert panel to discuss the underlying forces that will determine whether the Taiwan situation moves toward conflict or stability.

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In Ukraine and Gaza, a Wider War Is Getting Less Likely, Not More

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"If the belligerents wanted a wider war, they would have already started one," Paul Poast argues.

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Global Politics

Academic IR Can't Save the World, but It's a Good Place to Start

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Solutions to global challenges require addressing the underlying political, societal, economic and behavioral factors driving them, Paul Poast writes.

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Poll: Most Americans Don't Want to Send Troops to Defend Israel

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Responsible Statecraft
Dina Smeltz

Council polling finds the lowest level of support in recent years—from both political parties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet at the Pentagon
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion