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When It Comes to the War in Gaza, the Global Is 'Going Local'

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast explores the effectiveness of municipal action on global affairs in the wake of recent city resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at an Oakland City Council meeting
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US Foreign Policy

For Europe, Security Autonomy Will Always Be a Bridge Too Far

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Time and again, European nations have tried to forge a unified military identity, and time and again they have failed," Paul Poast writes.

Polish and other NATO troops take part in military maneuvers
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Defense and Security

Macron: The Grand Master of Grandstanding

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The French leader’s rhetorical bombs demonstrate a lack of seriousness — they also undermine the Ukrainian cause," argues Ivo Daalder.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Elysee Palace in Paris on February 26, 2024.
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Global Politics

US Support for Israel Is Becoming All Cost, No Benefit

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"The US looks like a lonely hegemon, due to the actions of an ally that it is unable to reel in but unwilling to cut off," Paul Poast writes.

Biden listens during a meeting with Netanyahu
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US Foreign Policy

Democrats Grew More Divided on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Poll Shows

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Washington Post
Coauthors

Council polling finds support for both Palestinians and Israelis has risen at the expense of those who favor not taking sides.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march during a visit by President Joe Biden
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Public Opinion

How Trump Is Mobilizing an Isolationist Worldview

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Foreign Policy
Ivo H. Daalder

Ivo Daalder breaks down Council survey data on a growing desire among Republicans to stay out of world affairs.

Ivo Daalder speaks via video call US Foreign Policy

Power Play: Canada Pressured on NATO Spending

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CTV News
Ivo H. Daalder

"As NATO does more, one of it's most important allies—Canada—needs to do more as well," says Ivo Daalder.

Vassy Kapelos, Ivo Daalder, and Andrew Leslie on CTV News. Global Politics

Ivo Daalder on French President Emmanuel Macron's Ukraine Comments

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CBC News
Ivo H. Daalder

"In war, defense is always easier than offense," Ivo Daalder says on CBC News.

Hillary Johnstone and Ivo Daalder on CBC News. Global Politics

Ukraine's Horizon: US Support and Strategies for 2024

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Transatlantic Dialogue Center
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz joins a panel of fellow experts to unpack where the US public stands as the war continues.

Dina Smeltz speaks via video call Public Opinion

Trump May Not Be NATO’s Biggest Challenge

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Even using the most optimistic evidence from existing research, alliances are still found to fail a quarter of the time," Paul Poast writes.

Trump on stage at a NATO summit
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US Foreign Policy