FORUM TOPIC
NATO
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NATO At 75: Can Europe Defend Itself Without U.S. Support?
America’s transatlantic allies have responded to recent threats with unity and a recommitment to defense. But can they go it alone?
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In this edition
In a summer that saw Britain’s Prime Minister visit the White House and America’s President visit 10 Downing Street just over one month later, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines The Special Relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and its renewed importance in…
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Should Ukraine Be Allowed to Join NATO? Yes, Ukraine is Fighting for its Freedom — and Ours
Ukraine’s argument is essentially that because Russia has never attacked a NATO country, peace for Europe requires Ukraine’s NATO accession. It’s a strong argument.
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Should Ukraine Be Allowed to Join NATO? No, The Alliance is Supposed to Enhance – not Sacrifice – U.S. Security
The promise to go to war should be reserved for the most important interests – ones that are vital, even existential. Ukraine is not one.
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Saving Ukraine: The Evolution of Aid and What the Future May Hold
Without the rapid delivery of weapons and munitions from the United States, NATO, and others, Ukraine would have been overwhelmed in two or three weeks. What comes next?
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Ensuring Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century
At a time when Vladimir Putin is making irresponsible threats to use nuclear weapons in its conflict with Ukraine, the U.S. nuclear arsenal is currently supported by last century’s equipment.
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“We Can’t Fight for Freedom Alone.”
NATO has been a force for peace in Europe and has shared the burden of war in the Middle East. America should want to strengthen this voice, not weaken it.
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The Longest War
by LISA CURTIS a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, talks on why the U.S. must not abandon Afghanistan even as it prepares to leave.