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1 month ago | 
foreignaffairs.com | Joshua Kurlantzick |Linda Robinson |Christopher S. Chivvis |Daniel Byman
Even regional wars have geopolitical consequences, and when it comes to Russia’s war on Ukraine, the most important of these has been the formation of a loose entente among China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Some U.S. national security experts have taken to calling this group “the axis of upheaval” or “the axis of autocracy,” warning that the United States must center this entente in its foreign policy and focus on containing or defeating it.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
businessandamerica.com | Christopher S. Chivvis
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Christopher S. Chivvis
It seems like the war in Ukraine is on the brink of escalating to a new level. North Korean troops have joined Russia on the battlefield, Ukraine is striking deep into Russian territory with US-provided weapons, and the Kremlin is yet again making nuclear threats. These developments intensify the sense that this war could spiral out of control. Paradoxically, however, they may also help usher in its end. In October, North Korea added 11,000 troops to the battlefield on Russia’s side.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Christopher S. Chivvis
3 hours agoPowell’s ‘Revenge’ On Trump Could Mean 239% Upside For This StockSix summers ago, Donald Trump lamented privately to Republican donors that he expected Jay Powell to be a “cheap money” Fed chair. To the President’s chagrin, Powell had recently raised interest rates. Thus, making money more expensive. Most real estate guys like Trump are allergic to high rates.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
foreignaffairs.com | Christopher S. Chivvis |Stephen Wertheim
As the world evolves, the United States must adapt or suffer the consequences. The process of adaptation, however, is usually plodding, if it happens at all. Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden each attempted to steer U.S. foreign policy in new directions but met resistance from both domestic and foreign actors. The difficulty they encountered is no surprise. Since World War II, many U.S. leaders have attempted to change the country’s foreign policy, and their efforts have often fallen short.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
msn.com | Christopher S. Chivvis
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Christopher S. Chivvis
The United States is in a trying position with two of its most consequential foreign friends: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Washington has provided broad military backing to both, even when their actions run counter to long-term US interests. A more clear-eyed approach is needed. Over the last year, Netanyahu repeatedly defied US efforts to de-escalate the war in Gaza.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
foreignpolicy.com | Dana Sherne |Stephen M. Walt |Christopher S. Chivvis |Jack Detsch
After a decade as the secretary-general of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg will step down from his job on Oct. 1. How has Russia’s aggression transformed the world’s largest military alliance, and how is that alliance assessing challenges in the future, whether they are posed by China, artificial intelligence, or threats in the Arctic? Stoltenberg, a previous FP Live guest, will sit down with host Ravi Agrawal for an exit interview, discussing the latest in the war in Ukraine, NATO funding, and his legacy.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
carnegieendowment.org | Christopher S. Chivvis
Through a simulation of a Chinese blockade on Taiwan, Carnegie scholars examine AI's potential impact on national security crises. How would AI impact the speed, perception, and groupthink of bureaucratic decisionmakers? Learn more in Christopher S. Chivvis and Jennifer Kavanagh's full article.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
carnegieendowment.org | Christopher S. Chivvis
As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary, scholars reflect on its historical origins. The alliance has evolved markedly throughout the decades, from its inception during the Cold War, its expansion amidst ethnic violence in the Balkans and post-9/11 conflicts, and its current response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NATO has adapted to various security dilemmas in the past, but evolving geopolitical currents and emerging global threats call on the alliance to continue to evolve in future decades.
