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What to Expect Now That the U.S.-Russia Arms Treaty Has Expired
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CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO policy Jim Townsend discusses the treaty and what a new deal could look like....
By Jim Townsend
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Trump Says He Reached a “Framework” on Greenland, Backs off European Tariffs
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President Trump said he reached a framework deal for Greenland on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland. It's unclear exactly what the framework entails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe report...
By Jim Townsend
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NATO Countries Must Come Together and ‘Be Tough with Trump’ | Jim Townsend
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After Trump gave "the rudest speech I've ever heard", it is time for countries to "stand up" for themselves, says CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former US deputy assistant Sec...
By Jim Townsend
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How Might Have NATO Appeased Trump over Greenland?
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Donald Trump has backed down from his threat to impose tariffs on European countries, saying he has agreed to a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland. Jim Townsend from th...
By Jim Townsend
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Capitol Hill Unhappy with Trump’s Tariff Threat on Countries Supporting Greenland
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CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO Policy Jim Townsend joined CTV News to discuss President Donal Trump's recent...
By Jim Townsend
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NATO Expert Warns the Alliance Could Crumble over Trump’s Greenland Ambitions
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CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for European and NATO Policy Jim Townsend says any U.S. move on Greenland could shatter trust in NA...
By Jim Townsend
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Former NATO Secretary Explains: What’s Next for Venezuela?
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The recent strikes leading to the capture of Nicolas Maduro have raised significant questions about the future of Venezuela. Jim Townsend, CNAS adjunct senior fellow and forme...
By Jim Townsend
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Zelensky Heads to Trump Meeting with Canada, EU Support
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Jim Townsend, CNAS adjunct senior fellow and ex-deputy assistant for European and NATO policy, joined CTV News to discuss the demands Zelensky faces from Trump. Watch the ful...
By Jim Townsend
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Trump Needs to ‘Make Putin Hurt’ to Achieve Peace
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“Trump’s going to have to really make it hurt, and these Tomahawks can be a pretty good tool to bring some hurt to Putin.” In order for Trump to replicate the Gaza ceasefire w...
By Jim Townsend
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Expert Explains: Defense Sec. Hegseth Calls Military Meeting in Northern Virginia
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Hundreds of U.S. military leaders are headed to northern Virginia on orders from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and...
By Jim Townsend
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‘I Think He Means It’: Analyst on Trump’s Claims That Ukraine Can Win Back Seized Territories
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Former DASD, European and NATO Policy fellow, Jim Townsend, CNAS Adjunct Senior Fellow, explains why he’s ‘surprised’ by Trump’s claims that Ukraine can win back seized territ...
By Jim Townsend
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‘The U.S. Has Got to Get Involved’: Townsend on NATO Boosting Polish Air Defences
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Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, discusses what actions NATO countries need to take amidst Russia’s incursions of NATO airspace.W...
By Jim Townsend
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Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Alleged Greenland Operations | CNN
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Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, discusses the evolving situation with the "influence operations" in Greenland and what that coul...
By Jim Townsend
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Trump and Putin Could Be Pursuing a WW1 German-Style Neutral State for Ukraine | Jim Townsend
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Donald Trump needs to decide whether he wants Ukraine to be a "frontline for European security" or a "buffer zone" whereby the country would have no military power once a ceas...
By Jim Townsend
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‘All Eyes Are Going to Be on Zelenskyy’: What to Expect from Ukraine-U.S. Meeting on Monday
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Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, on what EU leaders want from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s meeting at the White House.Watch th...
By Jim Townsend
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Putin Does Not Want to Give Trump ‘A Reason to Go Home Unhappy’: Townsend
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Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, on why U.S. tariffs on Russian gas could lead to ceasefire.Watch the full interview on CTV News....
By Jim Townsend
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Trump, Zelenskyy, Putin Meeting May Not Happen Anytime Soon: Townsend
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Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, on the potential outcomes of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska and its possible impact o...
By Jim Townsend
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Full interview with Jim Townsend and Corey Jacobson | POLITICO at The NATO Summit
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Jim Townsend, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Center for a New American Security, and Corey Jacobson, Director of Strategy and Policy at K2 Space, sit down with POLITICO's Jack Detsc...
By Jim Townsend
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Trump Should Walk from Putin Negotiations
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Trump will walk from the Ukraine-Russia negotiations as his lack of “patience” means its “just a matter of time”, says Jim Townsend, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a ...
By Jim Townsend
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Trump’s ‘Embarrassing’ Travel Ban Will Worsen U.S. National Security
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Times Radio's Jo Crawford is joined by Jim Townsend, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, to discuss Trump's travel ban on 12 countries and what...
By Jim Townsend
