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South Korean President Yoon Hits a Domestic Dead End

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East Asia Forum
Karl Friedhoff

With little support at home, President Yoon Suk-yeol will look to make his mark overseas, Karl Friedhoff writes.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a pre-recorded interview with KBS television
South Korea Presidential Office / AP
Global Politics

Johnson’s Reversal Could Signal a Lasting Shift on US Aid to Ukraine

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Paul Poast explores why House Speaker Mike Johnson might have shifted course on Ukraine and what it means for US aid moving forward.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson arrives to speak with reporters to discuss his proposal to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
US Foreign Policy

Listen to the US or Brace for Escalation — the Choice Is Israel’s to Make

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"Washington remains deeply anxious and more determined than ever to find an end to the escalatory pressures in the Levant," writes Ivo Daalder.

People in Tel Aviv, Israel protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and call for the release of hostages by Hamas on March 30, 2024.
Maya Alleruzzo / AP
Global Politics

The US Is Having a Crisis of Confidence at a Very Bad Time

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"A lack of confidence can lead to restraint out of fear, rather than restraint as a principled position," Paul Poast writes.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
US Foreign Policy

If Israel Needs Friends, So Does Ukraine

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America Abroad
Ivo H. Daalder

"While Israel and its allies intercepted nearly all the Iranian missiles, Ukraine is facing Russia all on its own," writes Ivo Daalder.

A Ukrainian soldier raises the Ukrainian flag in the village of Andriivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine on September 16, 2023.
Alex Babenko / AP
Global Politics

For All Its Flaws and Limitations, International Law Still Matters

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"One must always think of the counterfactual: What would the behavior be without the law?" Paul Poast writes. "In most cases, the answer is, Probably worse."

Members of the United Nations Security Council applaud after passing a cease-fire resolution in Gaza
Craig Ruttle / AP
Global Politics

NATO Is about Security — Not Dollars and Cents

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

"The security of allies isn’t a question of dollars and cents — it is the key to America’s security as well," argues Ivo Daalder.

The NATO flag is raised during a celebration for Lithuania's NATO membership 20th anniversary on March 29, 2024.
Mindaugas Kulbis / AP
Global Politics

Nearly One-Third of Americans Say Israel Has Gone Too Far in Gaza: Poll

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The Hill
Coauthors

A joint Council-Ipsos poll offer new insights into how Americans think the United States should respond to the war.

Palestinians inspect the destruction left by the Israeli air and ground offensive
Ismael Abu Dayyah / AP
Public Opinion

After 75 Years, NATO Is as Relevant and Valuable as Ever

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"NATO once again has a clear singular mission: it returns it to its core function of ensuring the territorial integrity of Europe," Paul Poast writes.

World leaders stand on stage at the NATO summit in Vilnius
Paul Ellis / AP
Defense and Security

Cutting off US Aid Will Only Prolong the War in Ukraine

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

"Rather than ending the fighting quickly, cutting off US aid would simply set Russia up to launch a major new offensive," Paul Poast writes.

Ukrainian soldiers prepare to fire a multiple launch rocket system
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
US Foreign Policy