U.S.-Russia negotiations, Turkey moving eastward, and more.
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September 19, 2024
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Video: Can and Should the U.S. Negotiate With Russia to End Russia’s War in Ukraine?
featuring Thomas Graham & Dov Zakheim
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. On September 11, the Center for the National Interest assembled a highly experienced panel to discuss whether, when, and how the United States could negotiate with Russia. Watch it here.
Turkey: A Ship Heading Eastwards
by Robert Ellis
Turkish revisionism will ultimately mean a drift away from the Western security order. Read it here.
American Energy Dominance in a Trump II Administration
by Rick Perry, Samuel Buchan & Dan Negrea
By embracing its abundant energy resources, the United States can ensure that it remains a superpower capable of leading the world in both carbon emissions reduction and geopolitics. Read it here.
How to Reboot the U.S. Navy
by James Holmes
Changing minds and hearts will make a start toward renovating the U.S. Navy's standing as the world’s premier saltwater fighting force. Read it here.
The Big Interest Rate Cut: Is the Federal Reserve Too Late?
by Desmond Lachman
It remains to be seen whether the welcome and bold decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points rather than by the more normal 25 basis points will be sufficient to stave off a recession. Read it here.