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Russia’s Escalation, NATO’s Cohesion, and the Future of US-China Competition

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Asia-Pacific Security Chair
President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference during the 2026 NATO Ankara Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8, 2026. (Getty Images)
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President Donald Trump speaks at a press conference during the 2026 NATO Ankara Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 8, 2026. (Getty Images)

On Washington Roundtable, Patrick Cronin discusses Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukraine and its hybrid operations against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, questions about the United States’ alliances, growing US-China competition in artificial intelligence, and shifting dynamics in the Middle East.