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11 July 2024
New York Times | U.S. and Allies Aim to Forge Commitments to Ukraine That Will
Endure
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The United States and its NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine should have an
“irreversible” path to membership in the alliance, enshrining the phrase in a
document that was released on Wednesday during the alliance’s summit in
Washington. While there is no consensus yet about Ukraine joining NATO, the
strengthened language shows that there is movement in that direction.
Washington Examiner | Putin still believes he can outlast Ukraine and NATO
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Russian President Vladimir Putin still believes his country has the resources
and personnel necessary to wait out both Ukraine and the Western support it has
enjoyed over the course of the war, according to a senior NATO official.
Reuters | Echoes of Cold War: US missile plan draws praise, misgivings in
Germany
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A plan to allow the deployment of U.S. long-range missiles in Germany drew
praise and misgivings alike on Thursday, with supporters saying it made Europe
safer but critics warning it could antagonise Russia and spark a new arms race.
Newsweek | F-16s, Patriots and NASAMS: What Ukraine Is Getting So Far from
NATO Summit
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Heading into the final day of the NATO summit, Ukraine has secured new pledges
of military aid, with fresh announcements still expected before the end of the
alliance's meeting in Washington.
POLITICO | The Republican Ukraine Skeptics Who Saw War Firsthand
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On April 23, just hours after the United States Senate approved $61 billion in
new military aid to Ukraine, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance took to the floor of the
Senate to offer a sweeping rebuke of his colleagues’ decision.
Associated Press | China tells NATO not to create chaos in Asia and rejects
label of ‘enabler’ of Russia’s Ukraine war
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China accused NATO on Thursday of seeking security at the expense of others
and told the alliance not to bring the same “chaos” to Asia, a reflection of
its determination to oppose strengthening ties between NATO members and Asian
nations such as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.
CNN | Ukraine deserves to hear the truth about NATO
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A year ago, NATO heads of state gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for their
annual summit. A gathering designed to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a
message about NATO’s resolve and commitment became clouded instead, however, by
the question of Ukraine’s eventual membership in the alliance.
Foreign Policy | NATO Is Turning 75, but How Much Is There to Celebrate?
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Today, allies are unified in the face of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. But
unless adjustments are made to adapt a much larger alliance to a more complex
geopolitical environment, history reveals that this unity may be fleeting.
The National Interest | Joe Biden’s Ukraine Policy is Marching Toward
Catastrophe
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance is facing a significant
turning point in its support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. The Biden
administration, in lockstep with several of the United States’ European allies,
has approved the use of American weapons to strike targets on Russian soil
around the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
Defense One | Europeanize NATO to save it
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The argument that the United States has for too long borne the burden of
perceived European complacency continues to hold sway with many Americans. The
bitter fight over Ukraine funding is only the latest sign of the entrenched
skepticism toward Europe that has become a feature of American politics. It is
unlikely to be a fleeting trend.
American Roulette: Scenarios for US Retrenchment and the Future of European
Defense
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Political dynamics in the United States and the rise of China have increased
the likelihood of U.S. retrenchment from European defense in coming years. But
the form and timing of that retrenchment — along with the ways in which
European states might respond — are still unclear.
This week, leaders from around the world gather for annual summit of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which is held in Washington, D.C. this
year. As the alliance celebrates its 75th anniversary, many national security
officials celebrated the increasing unity of the NATO since Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine—this may be true for now but it ignores thefundamental imbalances
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in the alliance that need to change for the transatlantic relationship to
remain healthy. America is contending with a crippling $35 trillion debt and
strategic overstretch around the world while our wealthy European allies are
reliant on the US for most of NATO’s frontline defense after decades of
divesting from their own militaries after the Cold War. Concerns about the war
in Ukraine took center-stage at the summit, amid additional pledges of aid to
Kyiv and reaffirmations that Ukraine will eventually join the alliance.
CVA recommends a more sober approach—Europe needs to build the capacity to
properly defend itself before taking on the massive new commitment that
permanently defending Ukraine would entail so that NATO’s deterrent credibility
remains intact.
CVA has been out in the media this week: Jason Beardsley was on C-SPAN’s
Washington Journal: NATO Summit and U.S. Involvement in Ukraine
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. Jason also joinedHill TV: Unbelievable: US Sending Ukraine another $225
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‘Tragic’ Consequence of US Supporting Ukraine Is Russia Becoming Closer to
China, North Korea, Iran: Expert
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. John Byrnes was a guest onOANN’s Tipping Point: Rethinking NATO: A Critical
Appraisal with John Byrnes <[link removed]>. Tyler
Koteskey got out onWDEV radio
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about the future of the alliance.
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