No Substitute for Victory: How to Negotiate from a Position of Strength to End the Russo-Ukraine War
When I was in NATO’s headquarters in Kabul, a belief emerged that negotiations with the Taliban...
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Robert G. Rose | 02.25.25 | Commentary & Analysis
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