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NATO At 75: Can Europe Defend Itself Without U.S. Support?

By on February 15, 2024
NATO At 75: Can Europe Defend Itself  Without U.S. Support?

by HANS BINNENDIJK

America’s transatlantic allies have responded to recent threats with unity and a recommitment to defense. But can they go it alone?

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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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Saving Ukraine: The Evolution of Aid and What the Future May Hold

By on December 11, 2022
Saving Ukraine: The Evolution of Aid  and What the Future May Hold

by MARK F. CANCIAN

Without the rapid delivery of weapons and munitions from the United States, NATO, and others, Ukraine would have been overwhelmed in two or three weeks. What comes next?

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Ensuring Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century

By on December 11, 2022
Ensuring Nuclear Deterrence  in the 21st Century

by JOHN D. MAURER

At a time when Vladimir Putin is making irresponsible threats to use nuclear weapons in its conflict with Ukraine, the U.S. nuclear arsenal is currently supported by last century’s equipment.

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“We Can’t Fight for Freedom Alone.”

By on April 16, 2019
“We Can’t Fight for Freedom Alone.”

by DON BACON

NATO has been a force for peace in Europe and has shared the burden of war in the Middle East. America should want to strengthen this voice, not weaken it.

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The Longest War

By on August 12, 2014 with 0 Comments
The Longest War

by LISA CURTIS

a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, talks on why the U.S. must not abandon Afghanistan even as it prepares to leave.

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