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Former military, NATO, and foreign service officials discuss the Russia-Ukraine War and the potential for Ukrainian membership in NATO at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council. Topics incl…

The Atlantic Council hosted a discussion focused on whether the U.S., NATO and other European allies can deter Russian aggression in Ukraine. Panelists included General Philip Breedlove (Ret…

Former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine and Russia, the former defense minister of Ukraine, and foreign policy experts talked about the state of relations between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. T…

Former ambassadors and foreign experts talked about a new Atlantic Council report on Russia’s relationship with the West. Panelists examined the influence of “Putinism,” U.S. and NATO relati…

The Atlantic Council hosted a discussion with former diplomats and security experts about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Panelists assessed the recent confrontation between…

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Ukraine John Herbst moderated a panel on Russia’s future under Vladimir Putin. The event came one day after the Russian leader declared victory in his country’s…

A panel examined Russian politics and its direction over the past several years under President Vladimir Putin. They also looked at the upcoming Russian presidential election and what his ex…

Former ambassadors to Russia and Ukraine talked about whether the U.S. should supply weapons to Ukraine. The panelists outlined the pros and cons of doing so and debated what Russia’s respon…

Defense and State Department officials testified on President Obama’s decision to send 100 U.S. military advisers to advise local forces fighting the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and its lea…

Witnesses testified about transitioning responsibility for U.S. operations in Iraq from the Defense Department to the State Department as part of the final withdrawal of U.S. troops. Witness…

State and Defense Department officials briefed reporters on the details of an arms sale to Saudi Arabia. The $60 billion deal includes helicopters, jets, and satellite-guided bombs.

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Alexander Vershbow talked about the state of relations with Russia. Among the topics he addressed were the Russian political landscape, recent elections for the Dum…

Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, talked about the relationship between the U.S. and Russia. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audien…

Four ambassadorial nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. in the United Kingdom, Russia, France and Malta, respectively. Senator McConnell introduced Mr. Farish.…

At today’s White House press briefing, Spokesman Mike McCurry talked with reporters about the deployment of U.S. military forces in the Middle East, pending Congressional appropriations bill…

Mr. McCurry took reporters' questions on a variety of issues, including Ron Wyden’s victory in the Oregon Senate race and the president’s recent comments electing a Democratic Congress and t…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

After President Clinton announced a new cease fire in the Bosnian conflict, Mr. Vershbow answered reporters' questions on the details of the agreement. After he departed, Mr. McCurry answere…

After President William Jefferson Clinton announced that the Bosnian Serbs agreed to pull away from Sarajevo, Alexander Vershbow, National Security Council Senior Director for European Affai…

White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry talked about a global climate change conference and other topics. Special Assistant to the President for European Affairs Alexander Vershbow briefed …