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Expert analyzes difficulties of Ukraine security guarantees

Season 2025 Episode 232 | 5m 49s

For perspective on the challenges of providing a security guarantee to Ukraine, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Townsend, a senior advisor at the Atlantic Council. He has had a decades-long career focusing on Europe, including as deputy secretary of defense for Europe and NATO policy during the Obama administration.

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