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Securing the Final Frontier with General Whiting of US Space Command

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General Stephen N. Whiting, commander of US Space Command, and Kari A. Bingen discuss securing America's future in space.

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Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era

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Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.

Apr 10
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A Conversation with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias

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Greece Defense Minister Nikos Dendias discusses the country’s expanding strategic role.

Jan 24
Endy Zemenides and Nikos Dendias on the Council's stage.
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Commentary & Analysis

The Norm Against Territorial Conquest Is in Its Death Throes

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

The norm against territorial conquest has underpinned the post-World War II rules-based order—but it seems to be weakening, Paul Poast writes.

Soldiers hold a Russian flag in Crimea
Vadim Ghirda / AP
Defense and Security

US-China Trade War, Tariff Whiplash, Iran Talks

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Prashant Rao, Liz Sly, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Chinese President Xi Jinping gestures during the opening session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on March 5, 2025.
Ng Han Guan / AP
Defense and Security
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Research

Slim Majorities of Americans Still Support Aiding Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While down slightly from last year, more than half support continuing military and economic assistance to Kyiv. But the results are highly partisan.

Demonstrators rally in Times Square on the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Divided on Future US Role in Post-War Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.

Ukrainian forces hold military exercises
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Public Opinion
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Experts

Ivo H. Daalder 

CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Kjell Engelbrekt 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Security
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