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Paul Poast

Russia's North Korea Gambit Could Make the War in Ukraine Go Global

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Paul Poast

"Pyongyang has a propensity to take actions ... aimed at reminding the West—and specifically the US—that it should not be be ignored," Paul Poast writes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shake hands
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Global Politics

A World Free of Nuclear Weapons Is More Aspirational Than Realistic

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"Pandora’s Box has been opened, and there is no shutting it," Paul Poast writes.

he Cenotaph for the Victims of the Atomic Bomb and the The Atomic Bomb Dome are seen at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima
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Defense and Security

Hegemony Might Not Be All It's Cracked Up to Be

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Paul Poast explores two key questions regarding hegemony: Does the US have it? And does China seek it?

Biden and Xi shake hands
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US Foreign Policy

Israel's War in Gaza Was Always Aimed at Iran

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"For Netanyahu, the destruction of Gaza was a demonstration to Tehran of Israel’s willingness to utilize massive military force," Paul Poast writes.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
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Defense and Security

The West Still Has No Answer for the 'Russian Question'

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Is it possible for Russia and the West not just to reluctantly co-exist, but to establish a positive peace? Paul Poast weighs in.

President Joe Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin
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US Foreign Policy

Even Trump Believes the US Is the 'Indispensable Nation'

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"It might surprise many to learn that Trump wouldn’t disagree with Biden or Harris on the need for the US to lead the world," Paul Poast writes.

Former President Donald Trump smiles during the presidential debate
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US Foreign Policy

Russia Wants the World to Know It Could Use Nukes. It's Not Alone

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Paul Poast unpacks the implications of Russia’s decision to revise its nuclear doctrine.

a Russian Iskander missile is seen at an undisclosed location in Russia during drills for using tactical nuclear weapons
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Defense and Security

'Build the Wall' Won’t Work for Trump This Time Around

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The phrase only serves to highlight the shortcomings of his last presidency, Paul Poast argues.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump tours the southern border with Mexico
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Migration

The Federal Reserve Has the Whole World in Its Hands

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"When the US economy sneezes, the world economy gets a cold," Paul Poast writes.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference
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Global Economy

Kamala Harris' Foreign Policy Won't Just Be More of the Same

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What will be the “Harris Doctrine”? Paul Poast weighs in.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention
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US Foreign Policy