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U.S. Sanctions on Russia: Objectives, Impacts, and Options
The Obama administration imposed several rounds of U.S. economic sanctions on Moscow in a series of executive orders following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its support for separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. So far, the Trump administration has not signaled any intent to change U.S. sanctions policy absent changes in Russia’s conduct. Nevertheless, concerns that
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Dinner with Korean Ambassador Ho-young Ahn
On May 24, the Center for the National Interest hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States, Ho-young Ahn, for a small, off-the-record dinner meeting. The group discussed the challenges of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, the state of the U.S.-South Korea alliance following the election of President Moon Jae-in, and
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The NATO Summit
On May 23, the Center for the National Interest hosted a panel discussion in advance of the NATO Summit in Brussels. Speakers included Kurt Volker, executive director of the McCain Institute and a former U.S. ambassador to NATO and career diplomat with extensive experience in the State Department and the National Security Council, Alexander Vershbow,
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The NATO Summit
President Donald Trump’s calls on NATO allies to do more, his earlier assertion that NATO is “obsolete,” and his willingness to explore a more cooperative U.S.-Russia relationship have provoked considerable discussion and debate surrounding America’s relationship with NATO and its other members. As the president’s first NATO summit, the May 25 Brussels meeting could prove
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Destined for War?
“Destined for War?” What are the scenarios that may lead to war between the world’s ruling power, the United States, and China, a rising power and America’s nearest rival? Graham Allison, Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, contemplates how might the next great power war
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