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America Needs a Realistic Ukraine Debate

A healthy democracy ought to be able to develop and debate its national-security options honestly, openly and vigorously.

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By Christopher S. Chivvis
Published on Feb 6, 2024

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Christopher Chivvis
Christopher S. Chivvis

Senior Fellow and Director, American Statecraft Program

Christopher S. Chivvis is the director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Senior Fellow and Director, American Statecraft Program
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