Tag: Diplomacy
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An Interview with U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Joey R. Hood
On October 30, the Center for the National Interest hosted an interview with U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood to discuss the future of Tunisia and its longstanding relationship with the U.S. The conversation explores Tunisia’s strategic importance to the Western world and delves into the challenges facing the country today—including irregular migration, hurdles to economic development,
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Debate: Should America Continue to Support Ukraine?
On September 12, the Center for the National Interest hosted a debate on the question “Should America continue to support Ukraine?” Melinda Haring and Jacob Heilbrunn argued in support of the proposition and Helen Andrews and Curt Mills against it. —Melinda Haring is a senior advisor at Razom for Ukraine and a nonresident senior fellow
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Can and Should the U.S. Negotiate With Russia to End Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Two and one-half years following Russia’s massive 2022 invasion of Ukraine, leaders in both Moscow and Kyiv appear determined to keep fighting despite growing costs to each side. Indeed, even as Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region has prompted speculation surrounding the implications of Kyiv’s military successes for potential talks, Russian leaders have rejected negotiations
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Israeli Politics Amid Regional Turmoil
As the Biden administration pushes for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and prepares for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week, several factors threaten to undermine Israel’s right-leaning coalition. These include nationalist parties opposing a ceasefire absent the total defeat of Hamas, a recent judicial decision on compulsory military service for the ultra-orthodox,
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Debate: Should Washington Talk to Moscow Now?
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its third year, the threat of a protracted stalemate looms large. With Ukraine’s summer offensive stalled, Russia’s forces digging in, and the West wavering on financial and military aid, the Biden administration now faces difficult choices. Should Washington pursue peace negotiations with Moscow now, or would such efforts be
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