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Evelyn N. Farkas

Evelyn N. Farkas
Dr. Evelyn N. Farkas served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine, Eurasia in the Obama administration, and as former senior advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander, NATO.
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The US Must Prepare for War Against Russia Over Ukraine

If Putin is not deterred from seizing another chunk of sovereign territory, he won’t stop there.

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How the U.S. Can Beat the Semiconductor Shortage (and China)

We must reverse our reliance on foreign manufacturing and build a better microelectronic systems industrial base.

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We Regret to Inform You That Russia Is (Probably) At It Again

For Putin and company, election season in America is open season for meddling.

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Russia Is Abetting Mass Murder in Syria

By standing by and watching a slow-motion Rwanda unfold, the U.S. risks becoming an accessory to evil.

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It’s Time: The US Should Create A No-Fly Zone, Deliver Aid — and Save Syria

The act of alleviating human suffering may fuel a new dynamic that ultimately begins to change the course of the war.

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Trump's Loose NATO Talk Already Has Endangered Us

Collective security only works when everyone is committed to the common defense.

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Putin Got Exactly What He Wanted in Syria

Russia pulls out of Syria, going home with the leverage Putin came for. The U.S.-led coalition must seize the moment.

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Montenegro Will Join NATO — and That Matters

The move shows NATO and Montenegro are denying Russia a veto while progressing towards greater stability in the Balkans.