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Why a Dark Future Demands Urban Leadership

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Bloomberg CityLab
Ian Klaus

Ian Klaus explains why cities will play a critical role in responding to an uncertain future.

City of the Future Global Cities

Joe Biden, Russia skeptic

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GZERO Media
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder talks with Ian Bremmer on this episode of GZERO World about the state of the US-Russia relationship.

US Foreign Policy

With Sights on China, America Declares a New Cold War

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

Elizabeth Shackelford discusses growing tensions between the US and China

US Foreign Policy

Death Without Deterrence, or Why Tripwire Forces are Not Enough

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War on the Rocks
Paul Poast

The Council's Paul Poast argues "Let’s achieve peace by planning for victory rather than for human sacrifice."

Tripwire Forces
Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus
Defense and Security

Are NATO Allies on the Same Page?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Defense cooperation requires a shared understanding of threats and goals. And, to be effective requires action, making tradeoffs, and paying costs—not just statements.

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Defense and Security

The Truth About Tripwires: Why Small Force Deployments Do Not Deter Aggression

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Texas National Security Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast discusses strategies for US troops.

Defense and Security

What Now, António?

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PassBlue
Thomas G. Weiss

Thomas Weiss discusses Secretary-General António Guterres' reappointment and his future with the UN.

Global Politics

US Uses NATO Summit to Take a Tougher Stance on China

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NPR
Ivo H. Daalder

NPR's Sarah McCammon and Ivo Daalder discuss the 2021 NATO summit and what it means for the future of the alliance.

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NATO's Plan for the Future

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After meeting with allies, President Biden will have a strong message and red lines for President Putin, Council President Ivo Daalder explains to MSNBC.

Ivo Daalder with MSNBC host and white house correspondent Defense and Security

NATO and the China Challenge

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Has President Biden done enough to reassure America's allies? Council President Ivo Daalder joins MSNBC to discuss.

Ivo Daalder joins MSNBC ahead of Biden's NATO presser Defense and Security