The only way to deter Putin is to arm Ukraine

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After a failed attack, Hezbollah’s propaganda seeks to prevent a wider war with Israel

By David Daoud

Committed as Hezbollah is to saving its Gaza-based allies, the group does not currently want a full war with Israel.
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The only way to deter Putin is to arm Ukraine

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How quickly can Taiwan integrate US weapon systems? Speed is essential to help deter China.

By Adam Kozloski

To better prepare Taiwan to defend itself, the United States needs more transparency into Taipei’s weapons integration challenges.
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The only way to deter Putin is to arm Ukraine

UkraineAlert Aug 21, 2024

Invasion? What invasion? Putin is downplaying Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

By Peter Dickinson

Vladimir Putin’s efforts to downplay Ukraine’s invasion of Russia have severely dented his strongman image and make a mockery of the West’s escalation fears, writes Peter Dickinson.
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UkraineAlert

May 11, 2021

The only way to deter Putin is to arm Ukraine

By Yelyzaveta Yasko

Vladimir Putin continues to menace Ukraine with border region troop buildups and the threat of a major escalation in the seven-year war between the two countries. The best way for the West to deter Russia is to arm Ukraine.

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May 11, 2021

Arbit quoted in The Dispatch on clashes in Jerusalem

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May 11, 2021

Arbit joins Cheddar News to discuss the growing tensions between Israel and Palestine

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New Atlanticist

May 11, 2021

Afghanistan: What now to avoid disaster?

By James Cunningham, Hugo Llorens, Ronald E. Neumann, Richard Olson, and Earl Anthony Wayne

Avoiding complete defeat for US goals after the military withdrawal will require swift, coordinated action from Washington. Five former top US diplomats to Afghanistan reveal how to do it.

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May 11, 2021

Lt Col Mulder in Air and Space Power Journal on the Corsair

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense Senior US Air Force Fellow Lt Col Christopher P. Mulder published a book review in the Air & Space Power Journal on the novel "Widowmaker: Living and Dying with the Corsair."

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May 10, 2021

Nawaz joins CGTN America to discuss the US withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

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May 10, 2021

Riaz in The Daily Star: India’s Covid 19 catastrophe: The cost of complacency

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May 10, 2021

The Acting Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Army consider how to shape the force for the next fight

By Julia Siegel

Forward Defense hosts the Acting Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army to discuss twenty-first century Army priorities as part of the Commanders Series.

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New Atlanticist

May 10, 2021

Deputy secretary of state: US not trying to ‘contain’ Russia and China, but hold them accountable

By Daniel Malloy

Wendy Sherman joined the Atlantic Council's EU-US Future Forum to discuss the Iran nuclear talks, NATO burden-sharing, and more. Here are the key takeaways.

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May 10, 2021

Europe needs to take a lead on Iraq

By Christian Koch

In a new report Dr. Christian Koch argues that Europe has already invested in Iraq’s stability and, going forward, should lead in policy areas demanding immediate and continued attention. Deliberate policy coordination and a European willingness to significantly increase its burden-sharing would be a tangible contribution to the Biden administration’s stated goal of rebuilding alliances and partnerships.

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