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Paul Poast

The Iraq War's Lessons Are Easier to See Than to Learn

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

With 20 years of hindsight, it is now possible to give Bush’s decision to invade a sober judgement, Paul Poast writes.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks before signing the congressional resolution authorizing U.S. use of force against Iraq if needed.
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US Foreign Policy

The US-Israel Relationship Is Special, but Not Indestructible

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Ongoing protests to safeguard democracy and a potential war with Iran could call into question US unconditional support for Israel, Paul Poast writes.

Demonstrators call on the US to intervene to stop Benjamin Netanyahu's government to press on with its judicial overhaul
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US Foreign Policy

The Battle for Bakhmut

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Paul Poast

Paul Poast joins host Steve Scully to unpack the latest from Ukraine.

Ukrainian service members ride a BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle near the frontline town of Bakhmut
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Defense and Security

US Allies vs. Partners—What's the Difference?

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Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast explains why both are a key part of American foreign policy.

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Doomsday or Not, the Level of Nuclear Risk Just Got Higher

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Paul Poast

"Putin's New START withdrawal, as well as posturing by Iran and North Korea, have significantly raised the level of nuclear risk," Paul Poast writes.

a mushroom cloud
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US Foreign Policy

The US Has No Good Options for How to Approach China

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Paul Poast

Moving forward, Washington can either oppose, embrace, or ignore Beijing, Paul Poast writes.

Joe Biden speaks virtually with Xi Jinping from the White House
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US Foreign Policy

BRICS Is Aiding and Abetting Russia's War in Ukraine

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Paul Poast

in one way or another, bloc members are lending support to Moscow at a time when it has been largely cut off from the Western world, Paul Poast writes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in the 14th BRICS Summit
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Global Politics

The West's Sanctions against Russia Aren't Working

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Paul Poast

"In the case of Putin, economic losses only matter if he himself cares about such losses," Paul Poast argues.

Russian President Putin attends a meeting in Moscow
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US Foreign Policy

The 'Free the Leopards' Campaign Paid off for the West and Ukraine

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"Tanks alone will not be enough for Ukraine to win the war. But if used properly, they are still a vital component of modern warfare," Paul Poast writes.

A Leopard 2A6 and a Leopard 2 PSO of the German armed forces Bundeswehr
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US Foreign Policy

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

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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
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Defense and Security