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The Ukraine Crisis Prompts a Rethinking of U.S. Policy Towards Russia, NATO, and the European Continent

As deterrence and punitive measures have proven to be ineffective, incentivizing Putin to pivot from his use of force and assertive policies must be a priority for Western policymakers.

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How Transitioning to a Biden Administration Will Impact U.S. Relations with Iran

In the midst of the noise of America’s electoral drama, tensions have risen once again between the United States and Iran. In the past weeks of the Trump administration, the executive policy of ‘maximum pressure’ has escalated interactions with Iran.