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Biden's Taiwan "Gaffe" Just Said the Quiet Part out Loud

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast argues that President Biden's declaration that the US would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China deserves a serious look.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Quad leaders’ summit, in Tokyo, Japan, May 24, 2022.
Reuters
Global Politics

What NATO Needs to Do before Finland and Sweden Join

In the News
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Paul Poast

Paul Poast argues that NATO should "agree on a military plan for defending [Finland and Sweden] as soon as possible" - even before they join.

The flags of Finland, NATO and Sweden stand on display during a ceremony to mark Sweden's and Finland's application for membership in Brussels, Belgium, May 18, 2022
Reuters
Defense and Security

Sweden and Finland's NATO Bids Hit a Roadblock Named Erdogan

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

“The truth is that Turkey didn’t become a [NATO] member because of its adherence to democratic values,” writes Paul Poast in World Politics Review.

Turkish President Erdogan addresses members of AKP during a meeting at the parliament in Ankara
Reuters
Defense and Security

Is NATO Expansion Worth the Sacrifice?

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On Balance with Leland Vittert
Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast reminds Leland Vittert that the idea of NATO expansion provoking Russian aggression is one put out by Putin himself.

Screenshot of Paul Poast smiling on On Balance with Leland Vittert. Defense and Security

The International Security Implications of the War in Ukraine

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Politikal Arena
Paul Poast

Will the Russia-Ukraine war transform Europe into a global security provider? Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast unpacks the implications on Politikal Arena.

Screenshot of Paul Poast speaking with Pablo Perez and Jose Daniel Machorro on Politikal Arena. Defense and Security

NATO, the EU, and the War in Ukraine

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The Global Observatory
Paul Poast

Paul Poast discusses shifts in NATO and EU defense policies and how the Russia-Ukraine war might end with the International Peace Institution’s Global Observatory.

A Romanian Air Force C-27 Spartan transport aircraft flies in formation together with two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons (right), two UK Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons (left) and two Romanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons (both sides) above Otopeni, Romania
NATO
Global Politics

What Lies Ahead in Ukraine

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ABC7 Chicago
Paul Poast

“I don’t see this war ending any time soon,” Paul Poast shares on ABC7 Chicago. “I can’t see what type of deal can be reached that both sides would find satisfactory.”

Screen shot of Paul Poast on ABC 7 Chicago. Global Politics

Paul Poast Analyzes the Latest from Ukraine

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RTE Ireland
Paul Poast

Paul Poast joins RTE Ireland to give his analysis on the latest news from Ukraine, plus Joe Biden's recent comments.

A building destroyed by Russian military in Ukraine.
Reuters
Defense and Security

What It Would Take for Russians to Leave Ukraine

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WGN
Paul Poast

"As long as Russians are able to export oil, especially to China, that's going to keep them financially afloat," Paul Poast explains on WGN.

Screenshot of Paul Poast on WGN Live. Defense and Security

President Urges Russia to Choose Diplomacy

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ABC-7 Chicago
Paul Poast

“I do believe there’s going to be an invasion. [... Putin] needs to do that in order to save face diplomatically.” explains Paul Poast on ABC 7 Chicago.

US Foreign Policy