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			Defense and Security
	Ukraine and Taiwan: Why Airpower and Air Defense Matter | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.
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			US Foreign PolicyAP PhotosAmericans Grow Less Enthusiastic about Active US Engagement Abroad | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.
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			Public OpinionPavel Bednyakov / APFriends with Benefits: Chinese See Russia and North Korea as Beijing's Closest Comrades | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Other neighboring countries, including Japan, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, are viewed less favorably.
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	Global PoliticsReuters
US Rejects Russian Demand to Bar Ukraine from NATO
"What Putin is really interested in is not occupying Ukraine, but controlling its government," argues Ivo Daalder on BBC Newsday.
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			US Foreign PolicyWang Yu ChingUS Arms Sales Reveal Discord in Taiwan's Defense Strategy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Washington has started selling arms that serve a "porcupine" defense strategy to Taiwan. Whether Taipei fully embraces this new approach remains to be seen.
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			Public OpinionEvan Vucci / APAmericans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.
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			US Foreign PolicyRick Bowmer / APCritical Minerals, Rare Earth Elements, and the Challenges Ahead for the United States | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.
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