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The War in Ukraine Will End with a Deal, Not a White Flag

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"While Russia can’t win, it won’t lose. Instead, it will hold out until Ukraine is willing to bargain," Paul Poast writes.

A man walks past the ruins of a destroyed building in Mariupol
Reuters
Defense and Security

Defending Democracy Post-Insurrection in Brazil

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Amid the attack on democracy in Brazil, what lies ahead?

Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro demonstrate against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brasilia
REUTERS
Global Politics

Japan Unveils Ambitious Military Plans Ahead of Biden-Kishida Meeting

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

What are the implications of Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, and what does this mean for the US-Japan security alliance?

MEETING
REUTERS
Defense and Security

Let’s Avoid Another Nuclear Arms Race

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"If the United States presses for arms control and agrees to limits itself, it could convince others to follow suit," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

yellow nuclear sign US Foreign Policy

For Kishida and Biden, a Stronger Japanese Defense Posture Is Only Half the Battle

In the News
The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

It’s one thing to commit to a stronger military and another thing to use it, Craig Kafura argues.

Joe Biden meets Kishida Fumio on the way to a NATO meeting
The White House
Public Opinion

We Need Global Rules to Crack Down on Cybercrime

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World Economic Forum
Robert Muggah

Cybercriminals operate internationally, and global rules must be established in order to reduce their threat, writes Nonresident Fellow Robert Muggah.

Cybersecurity Defense and Security

To Deter China, Taiwan Must Prepare for War

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The Wall Street Journal
Ethan Kessler

Military conscription is a good start, but leaders in Taipei need to act with greater urgency still, Ethan Kessler writes.

Taiwan's president holds a New Year's ceremony
Shufu Liu
Defense and Security

The War in Eastern Congo Matters, Too

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The fighting in eastern Congo between the DRC and Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 has the potential to escalate, Paul Poast writes.

Congolese civilians carry their belongings as they flee near the Congolese border with Rwanda after fightings broke out in Kibumba, outside Goma in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Reuters
Defense and Security

Will Zelenskyy's Speech Convince Republicans to Continue Support?

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CNN International
Ivo H. Daalder

President Zelenskyy reminded Congress, "your money is not charity; it is an investment." Ivo Daalder weighs in with Zain Asher on the details.

Zain Asher and Ivo Daalder speak on CNN International US Foreign Policy

Examining Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Address to Congress

In the News
CBS News
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder and Ed O'Keefe, discussed the highlights of Zelenskyy's speech and what it could signal next for the war with Russia.

Screenshot of Zelenskyy and Ivo Daalder on CBS News US Foreign Policy