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In this edition

By on August 4, 2023
In this edition

by LOU ZICKAR

In a summer that saw Britain’s Prime Minister visit the White House and America’s President visit 10 Downing Street just over one month later, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines The Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and its renewed importance in an increasingly volatile world.

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Should Ukraine Be Allowed to Join NATO? Yes, Ukraine is Fighting for its Freedom — and Ours

By on August 4, 2023
Should Ukraine Be Allowed to Join NATO? Yes, Ukraine is Fighting for its Freedom — and Ours

by DANIEL FRIED

Ukraine’s argument is essentially that because Russia has never attacked a NATO country, peace for Europe requires Ukraine’s NATO accession. It’s a strong argument.

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Should Ukraine Be Allowed to Join NATO? No, The Alliance is Supposed to Enhance – not Sacrifice – U.S. Security

By on August 4, 2023
Should Ukraine Be Allowed to Join NATO?   No, The Alliance is Supposed to Enhance – not Sacrifice – U.S. Security

by DOUG BANDOW

The promise to go to war should be reserved for the most important interests – ones that are vital, even existential. Ukraine is not one.

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Brexit and the Special Relationship

By on November 22, 2019
Brexit and the Special Relationship

by PETER KELLNER

Whether Britain chooses to throw in its lot with the EU, US, neither, or both, it is likely to struggle unless it recognises the connections, obligations, and compromises that are needed to solve today’s big problems.

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Time to Hit “Reset” on Transatlantic Trade

By on April 16, 2019
Time to Hit “Reset” on Transatlantic Trade

by PETER CHASE

If the U.S. and EU can resurrect at least the spirit of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, it could inject new purpose into the transatlantic partnership.

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