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Ep. 11: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani; Former FBI Agent Clint Watts on Russian disinformation, fake news and more.
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Policy
Donald Trump Didn’t Kill NATO, But…
Trump was on relatively good behavior, but NATO leaders acted more like salesmen than statesmen, defending the very existence of the alliance that protected the West for 70 years.
Science & Tech
China, Russia, and the US Are All Building Centers for Military AI
But their burgeoning approaches to state-sponsored research are divergent as the countries themselves.
Threats
Russian Special Forces Just Practiced Invading an Island Near Finland
It’s the latest in a series of military exercises that regional observers call provocative and intimidating.
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A No-Cost, No-Brainer of a Nuclear Deal
Extending New START would be an easy win out of the Trump-Putin summit.
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Don’t Give Russia the Gift of Extending New START
With Moscow’s recent behavior, there’s no need to rush on a treaty that still has nearly three years to run.
Science & Tech
Russia Building Up Military Sites on Poland’s Border Before Trump-Putin Meeting
Satellite photos show new structures and other bunker improvements in the Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad made in the run-up to the NATO summit.
Threats
This is How Russia Could Test NATO, Warns Former US Army Europe Commander
Ben Hodges co-authors a new report that explores how Russia might engineer a military crisis on the Poland-Lithuania border.
Policy
Trump Not Planning to Threaten US Troop Withdrawal from Europe; Solo Putin Meeting Was His Idea
Previewing the NATO Summit and Putin meeting, officials say Trump has the facts on Russian meddling, wants Putin meeting to start "dialogue."
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For America, More War in Syria Is All Risk, No Reward
The recklessness of keeping U.S. soldiers in harm’s way is compounded by the fact that there are no vital American interests at stake.
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The Great Russian Disinformation Campaign
In a new book, Timothy Snyder explains how Russia revolutionized information warfare—and presages its consequences for democracies in Europe and the United States.
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Ep. 10: Molly O'Toole on US border security; NATO summit preview; See you in Helsinki, and more.
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The Trump-Putin Summit: What the Europeans Fear
A U.S. leader meeting a Russian one is not particularly unusual. The context is.
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Trump Backs Russia on Election Interference Ahead of NATO Summit
The president’s remarks came amid increasing anxiety among U.S. allies about next month’s meeting, which will be immediately followed by a one-on-one with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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As US Tightens Sanctions, Iran Seeks Leverage — and Russia May Win Either Way
Iran's recent relatively mild public statements belie the cards it might play in regional conflicts.
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There Is Now a Well-Documented Example of Cyber Deterrence
Unfortunately for the United States, it was executed by Russia.
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Russia Is Quietly Playing Three Roles in the Korean Drama
Though it rarely makes the news, Moscow has a critical part as a behind-the-scenes negotiator, spoiler, and unholy ally.
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What Europe Can Teach America About Russian Disinformation
“If we are serious about defending Western values, now is the time.”
Science & Tech