Issues
Karen DeYoung, Gideon Rachman, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.
Experts discuss why Finland and Sweden, both longstanding neutral nations, moved towards NATO membership following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.
Paul Heer argues that, after the invasion of Ukraine, the United States must recognize and confront its foreign policy blind spots.
US aid would not have been nearly as effective without Ukraine’s efforts to improve its military prior to the 2022 Russian invasion.
A new Chicago Council-Levada poll reveals the Russian public appears to be buying Putin's explanation for "military operation" in Ukraine.
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Commentary & Analysis
What's Mine Is Mine: Americans Hesitant about Using Nuclear Weapons to Defend Allies
While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.
America Must Beware Its Foreign Policy Blind Spots
Paul Heer argues that, after the invasion of Ukraine, the United States must recognize and confront its foreign policy blind spots.