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How to End Russia's Black Sea Blockade

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The consequences of the blockade are severe," writes Ivo Daalder in Politico on how a naval escort might end Russia's Black Sea blockade.

Ships wait at a pier at the port of Constanta, the largest port of the Black Sea.
Reuters
Defense and Security

World Review: Biden's Taiwan Defense, Endgame in Ukraine, and the Global Food Catastrophe

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Close up of bin of rainbow buttons that say "I'm From Taiwan."
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Ukrainians Unwilling to Give up National Territory

BLOG
Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

While Ukrainians may be willing to give up on the idea of NATO membership, they will not accept their government ceding territory to Russia.

Ukrainian troops are pictured near the eastern Ukrainian town of Seversk
Reuters
Public Opinion

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

In the News
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

World Review: Putin Shifts on NATO, Biden's Asia Trip, and the Summit of the Americas

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Karen DeYoung, Gideon Rachman, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Two men walking in front of a building holding files
EyePress/Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Could Ukrainian Victory Push Putin Toward Nukes?

In the News
MSNBC
Ivo H. Daalder

“We shouldn’t ignore that he has nuclear weapons, and we shouldn’t let that single fact be the only thing that matters,” Ivo Daalder argues on MSNBC.

Screenshot of Ivo Daalder, Mehdi Hasan, and Anatol Lieven on MSNBC. Defense and Security

Fiona Hill on How Putin Thinks

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

How is legacy motivating Putin with Russia's war on Ukraine? Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill joins Deep Dish to discuss.

Fiona Hill with Cameras
REUTERS
Global Politics

Biden Backs Finland and Sweden Joining NATO

In the News
MSNBC (All In with Chris Hayes)
Ivo H. Daalder

"But the reality is, there's nothing [Russia] can do to stop Finland and Sweden joining NATO. That's a decision for NATO and for Finland and Sweden."

Ivo Daalder in conversation with Chris Hayes on MSNBC Defense and Security

A NATO Expansion Proves Putin's Failure

In the News
Katy Tur Reports on MSNBC
Elizabeth Shackelford

Elizabeth Shackelford joins Katy Tur on MSNBC to discuss Finland and Sweden joining NATO and why that is such a big failure on Putin's part.

Elizabeth Shackleford speaks with Katy Tur on MSNBC. Defense and Security

Does the Russia-Ukraine War Mean a New Era for Japan's Security?

In the News
The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

“The stronger Japanese response to this crisis is not solely driven by policymakers, but also by the public’s reaction,” writes Craig Kafura in the Diplomat.

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) prepare ahead of an honor guard
Reuters
Defense and Security