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Charles A. Kupchan

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Charles A. Kupchan, Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, served on the National Security Council under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

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  1. How to Make the Most of the Kursk Gambit
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    How to Make the Most of the Kursk Gambit

    Sep 6, 2024 Samuel Charap & Charles A. Kupchan think Ukraine and its partners have a big opportunity to start working toward a negotiated end to the war.

  2. Why Harris Can Beat Trump
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    Why Harris Can Beat Trump

    Jul 30, 2024 Charles A. Kupchan marvels at how quickly the Democrats’ presumptive nominee has turned the US presidential race upside down.

  3. Could the Israel-Hamas War Lead to Peace?
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    Could the Israel-Hamas War Lead to Peace?

    Dec 11, 2023 Charles A. Kupchan considers how the current conflagration might pave the way for a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  4. Israel’s 9/11 Moment
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    Israel’s 9/11 Moment

    Oct 30, 2023 Charles A. Kupchan urges the Israeli government to learn from America’s strategic mistakes after the terrorist attacks in 2001.

  5. Western Unity Starts at Home
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    Western Unity Starts at Home

    Mar 30, 2022 Charles A. Kupchan warns that impressive solidarity against Russia will not cure America and Europe’s domestic political ills.

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    Financing Nature

    Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak & Bogolo Kenewendo propose ways to unlock more public and private capital for investments in preserving and restoring the planet.
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    Inflation Shamanism

    James K. Galbraith

    Following the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut its policy rate by 50 basis points, mainstream economists are heaping praise on the central bank for supposedly reining in inflation while also maintaining growth and high employment levels. Yet the data clearly show that monetary policy has been mostly a non-factor.

     marvels at the Federal Reserve's ability to win praise for positive outcomes it did not cause.
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    Where Is the War in Ukraine Heading?

    Carl Bildt argues that while neither side can attain victory, peace remains plausible if certain conditions are met.
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    What Kind of Industrial Policy Works?

    After a decades-long love affair with laissez-faire policies, many governments – notably in developed countries – are increasingly seeking to shape their economies through tariffs, subsidies, public procurement, and more. But not all industrial policies are created equal, and understanding their nuances and limitations is critical to their success.

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    The Big Picture

    PS editors
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    How China Is Preparing for America’s Next President

    Yu Jie assesses Chinese efforts to prevent deteriorating bilateral relations from hindering economic growth.
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    Abortion and Reproductive Rights Are Economic Issues

    Laura Tyson

    Too often, the press and voters treat abortion, and reproductive rights more broadly, as well as other “family” issues – like child tax credits, paid family leave policies and affordable childcare – as somehow different from economic issues. But they are not.

     shows why abortion, childcare, and parental leave are not merely “family” issues.
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    Put a Price on Shipping Emissions

    Shania Scotland calls on small island countries to back a proposed levy on maritime greenhouse-gas emissions.
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    The New Threat to Free Speech

    Chris Patten highlights governments’ struggle to manage online extremism while upholding a fundamental right.

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