Richard Fontaine's Insights on US Global Security

Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israel, killing 1,200 Israelis. Biden supports Israel, creating tension.

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Biden's meetings canceled amid Gaza hospital attack, later, it's disclosed not caused by Israeli rocket.

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Surging US military presence aims to deter Hezbollah, preventing a two-front war for Israel in Lebanon.

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Current conflict unlikely to spark an Arab Spring, 2011 uprisings stemmed from governance and economic issues.

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Putin may benefit from global focus on Israel-Hamas, but US aid packaging could aid Ukraine.

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Extended conflict favors Russia, Ukraine relies on waning Western aid, while Russia's resource base strengthens.

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Current situation favors Russia, but uncertainties exist. Western tech and shifts in frontlines could alter outcomes.

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Poland's new government eases tensions with Ukraine, Hungary's Putin meeting raises concerns, impact likely minimal.

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