Elle Ruggiero

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Iran

Countries without nuclear weapons could decide nuclear nonproliferation and transparency efforts that the world has taken for granted now pose more risk than reward.

Ukraine

President Donald Trump is right to pursue diplomacy in Ukraine, but success requires a dual approach. To deliver on his promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump will need to offer Russia sticks as well as carrots.

Cuba

Both presidents have sought to curb the Cuban military’s economic dominance. Trump’s new sanctions threat adds bite but comes with risks.