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Can a US-China War Be Averted?

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The National Interest
Paul Heer

Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer analyzes former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd’s take on US-China relations in the National Interest.

Reuters
Defense and Security

We Should Only Be Trading with Our Allies

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Newsweek
John Austin

To tackle the political and economic inflation emergency, "it will require leaning in to trade relationships with friends and allies we trust."

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Japan-U.S.-Australia-India Quad Fellowship Founding Celebration event in Tokyo on May 24, 2022.
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Global Economy

In Somalia, Business as Usual Is Bad for US Interests

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

“America’s Somalia policy is obsessed with containing al-Shabab […] in the name of security,” writes Elizabeth Shackelford in the Chicago Tribune.

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Defense and Security

Would the United States Defend Australia?

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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szepps
Cécile Shea

Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea debates the limits of American power and whether allies like Australia can depend on a "broken superpower" with Josh Szepps.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a mask with a flag on it
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Defense and Security

Could Ukrainian Victory Push Putin Toward Nukes?

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MSNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

“We shouldn’t ignore that he has nuclear weapons, and we shouldn’t let that single fact be the only thing that matters,” Ivo Daalder argues on MSNBC.

Screenshot of Ivo Daalder, Mehdi Hasan, and Anatol Lieven on MSNBC. Defense and Security

Ertharin Cousin on Farming, Funding, Food Insecurities

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Bloomberg New Economy
Ertharin Cousin

Ertharin Cousin joins Bloomberg New Economy to discuss concerns with farming, funding, and what we can do differently.

Ertharin Cousin speaks with Caroline Hyde at the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway: Latin America. Food and Agriculture

Biden Backs Finland and Sweden Joining NATO

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MSNBC (All In with Chris Hayes)
Ivo H. Daalder

"But the reality is, there's nothing [Russia] can do to stop Finland and Sweden joining NATO. That's a decision for NATO and for Finland and Sweden."

Ivo Daalder in conversation with Chris Hayes on MSNBC Defense and Security

A NATO Expansion Proves Putin's Failure

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Katy Tur Reports on MSNBC
Elizabeth Shackelford

Elizabeth Shackelford joins Katy Tur on MSNBC to discuss Finland and Sweden joining NATO and why that is such a big failure on Putin's part.

Elizabeth Shackleford speaks with Katy Tur on MSNBC. Defense and Security

Does the Russia-Ukraine War Mean a New Era for Japan's Security?

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The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

“The stronger Japanese response to this crisis is not solely driven by policymakers, but also by the public’s reaction,” writes Craig Kafura in the Diplomat.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) prepare ahead of an honor guard
Reuters
Defense and Security

Can Turkey Threaten Finland and Sweden's NATO Bid?

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MSNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

Can Turkey’s hesitance create any real problems for Finland and Sweden joining NATO? Council President Ivo Daalder explores the answer with Rachel Maddow.

Screenshot of Ivo Daalder speaking with Rachel Maddow. Defense and Security