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Trump vs. Harris: Ukraine’s Future Could Depend on America’s 2024 Election
(OpEd) Lieutenant General Ben Hodges | The National Interest
At this moment, Ukraine’s victory depends as much on the outcome of our presidential election as it does on any front line battle with the Russian army. The ballots Americans cast on November 5 will determine if Ukrainians have bullets to fire tomorrow. So let’s cast those ballots for someone who believes in their cause and will continue to have their backs.
Donald Trump's 'Surrender' to Putin Disqualifies Him from the White House
(OpEd) Michael E. Roosevelt | The National Interest
Former President Donald Trump's deference to Vladimir Putin over U.S. interests has consistently undermined America's security and global standing. From denying U.S. intelligence findings about Russian election interference during the 2018 Helsinki Summit to praising Putin's actions in Ukraine, Trump has weakened alliances like NATO and emboldened adversaries.
Kamala Harris for America’s National Security
(OpEd) Secretary William S. Cohen | The Wall Street Journal
Many prominent officials who served in Mr. Trump’s administration have declared that he poses a clear and present danger to the foundations of our democracy and that he is unfit to serve as our commander in chief. Those who know him best respect him least. They have given us fair warning.
Trump is Putin’s Trojan horse hiding in plain sight
(OpEd) Deputy Assistant Administrator Jonathan Katz and Deputy Assistant Secretary Joel Rubin | The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
All Americans should be concerned about the Trump-Putin relationship and its impact on our security before the November election. They deserve to know what Trump spoke about with Putin in these calls. Without that knowledge, we can only assume the worst. Americans deserve to have a president who is a patriot, someone who is honest and transparent and ready fight to ensure our security, sovereignty and independence.
Girard native, retired Navy officer - how Erie Co.'s vote can protect the nation
(OpEd) Commander Dave Petri | Erie Times-News
In the year that we observed the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 75th anniversary of NATO's creation, Donald Trump's indifference towards our European allies should be alarming, especially to the large percentage of Erie County residents who are of Polish descent. A Russian victory in Ukraine would increase the security threat to neighboring countries, like Poland.
Trump is a danger to Georgia — and America
(OpEd) Colonel John Tien | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
His “yes-men” approach threatens America’s defense infrastructure and endangers the safety of every citizen
Donald Trump Would Only Embolden Putin's Evil Ambitions
(OpEd) Ambassador Michael Guest | The National Interest
There’s no doubt that re-electing Donald Trump would embolden Putin. We need a leader like Vice President Harris—someone who understands that international alliances and principles are core to America’s leadership in a dangerous world and ultimately to our own security as well.
Trump: A threat to Poland’s future
(OpEd) Lieutenant General William J. Troy, USA (Ret) | Greater Milwaukee Today
Polish-Americans who care about Poland’s sovereignty and security must face a harsh reality: Another Trump presidency would be disastrous for their homeland.
Rear Admiral Michael Smith reacts to the first Harris/Trump debate
(Interview) Rear Admiral Michael Smith | Scripps News - Morning Rush
Rear Admiral Smith discusses the vice president’s debate performance, the national security threat posed by Donald Trump, and the transformation that has happened since Ronald Reagan.
Amb. Steven Pifer talks Ukraine, civil service and nuclear testing
(Interview) Ambassador Steven Pifer | Matenaer on Air
Steven Pifer, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and current non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institute discusses the potential effects on Ukraine, disabling the civil service, and nuclear testing under a second Trump administration.
Donald Trump's foreign policy would be good for Russia, bad for the world
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The fate of millions of innocent lives in Ukraine, the fate of a free and stable Europe and the world are at stake. Mr. Trump’s return to the White House would mean bad news for Ukraine and NATO and good news for Russia, making Europe a more dangerous place.
That would be bad news for American security.
Determination, experience, wisdom — Joe Biden has it, Donald Trump does not
(OpEd) Tom Davis | Pittsburgh Tribune
Winston Churchill once noted that, “There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them.” It is among the many immediate misfortunes that the old Prime Minister is not around to give former president Trump a badly needed lesson in foreign policy.
Gregory Treverton Discusses NATO
(Interview) Gregory Treverton | Matenaer on Air
Former Chair of the National Intelligence Council Gregory Treverton discusses the importance of NATO and the 2024 Election.
Why Donald Trump’s Stance On Russia And NATO Is Wrong
(OpEd) Rear Admiral John D. Butler | National Security Journal
Donald Trump’s encouragement of Russian aggression against NATO allies, his praise for Putin’s invasions, his defense of Russia against U.S. intelligence findings, and his focus on personal power all point to a dangerous alignment with a foreign adversary. For the sake of America’s security and democratic integrity, it is imperative that voters recognize the risks posed by another Trump presidency.
Could NATO survive a second Trump administration?
(OpEd) Ambassador Steven Pifer | Brookings
The former US Ambassador to Ukraine and current non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institute provides his insights on how a second Trump administration could impact the NATO Alliance.
Bruce Heyman Discusses NATO
(Interview) Former Ambassador Bruce Heyman | Matenaer on Air
Former Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman discusses the importance of NATO and the 2024 Election
NATO Cannot Survive Without America
(OpEd) Hans Binnendijk and Alexander Vershbow with R.D. Hooker | Foreign Affairs
The United States must not forget the painful lessons of the last century. To do so would risk undercutting U.S. global leadership, undermining the Washington-built international order, and making the world safer for authoritarian rule.
Brigadier General Steve Anderson (Ret.) Returns To Talk NATO
(Interview) Brigadier General Steve Anderson | Matenaer on Air
Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson discusses the importance of being in NATO, what America gets out of it
Reflecting on NATO's past and future as the alliance celebrates its 75th anniversary
(Interview) Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller | NPR Morning Edition
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller about how the alliance got its start, and its importance in a changing world.
American Autocracy: It Could Happen Here – Interview with former NATO Deputy Secretary Rose Gottemoeller
(Video) Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller | MSNBC
Nicole Wallace speaks to NATO's former Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller about Donald Trump's recent comments regarding NATO.