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Democracy Needs a New Sales Pitch

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Foreign Policy
John Austin

"We need to define and enlist allies in a shared global agenda to strengthen our national economies and democracies," writes Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin.

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Reuters
Global Economy

Americans Support Biden's Ukraine Response but Worry about Nuclear Escalation

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TIME
Dina Smeltz

"Support for restraint is found in the goals Americans prioritize for the US response to the war," Mark Hannah and Dina Smeltz write.

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Erin Scott
Public Opinion

What's Next for Italy with Giorgia Meloni

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Al Jazeera English
Theresa Fallon

"I expect for her to move more towards the center, and she will have to keep the EU happy," says Theresa Fallon on Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Theresa Fallon speaks with Al Jazeera. Global Politics

The 'Golden Age' of Globalization Is Officially Over

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

With President Biden's latest escalation of the China-US trade war, the world is now a far cry from the "golden age" of globalized trade, Paul Poast argues.

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The World's Worst War You Aren’t Watching Is in Ethiopia

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"The US and others must take a more direct approach before the worst fears of the Tigrayan people are realized," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

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Reuters
Global Politics

How Liz Truss Resigning Affects Ukraine

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Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

"We have just released a public opinions survey...which demonstrates that the American public is four-square behind supporting Ukraine militarily," says Ivo Daalder.

Ivo Daalder speaking on MSNBC. Global Politics

Redeploying US Tactical Nukes May Not Go Far Enough for South Koreans

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

A new poll finds public lukewarm on idea, Karl Friedhoff writes, despite long-standing support for an indigenous nuclear program.

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North Korea Launches Sixth Missile in 12 Days

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Sky News
Karl Friedhoff

"It's better to think about this as just a catalyst. If there were no exercise ongoing, then of course North Korea would find other reasons to launch missiles."

Karl Friedhoff speaks with Sky News. Global Politics

China Dominates in Biden's New National Security Strategy

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Al Hurra
Craig Kafura

What cards does the United States have to bolster its future national security strategy for the twenty-first century? And how will China deal with it?

Craig Kafura speaks on Al Hurra. Global Politics

Biden Says Putin "Cannot Continue with Impunity"

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CBC
Mitchel B. Wallerstein

"The first priority is to signal Mr. Putin that NATO remains united," says Mitchel Wallerstein ahead of this week's NATO meetings in Belgium.

Mitchel Wallerstein speaks with CBC. Global Politics