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Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?

Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine, which has been directed toward military operations, economic support, and humanitarian assistance. As the war has gone on, members of Congress have questioned whether we have done enough to help the country and if continuing funding is sustainable. Those who want to continue funding Ukraine say the U.S. has a moral obligation to support the country in its time of need, it sustains alliances while serving strategic interests, and it demonstrates the United States's support of democratic values and…

April 12, 2024
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Daniel L. Davis

FOR THE MOTION

Daniel L. Davis
Retired Lieutenant Colonel; Senior Fellow and Military Expert at Defense Priorities
John J. Mearsheimer

FOR THE MOTION

John J. Mearsheimer
Political Science Professor at the University of Chicago
Heather Conley

AGAINST THE MOTION

Heather Conley
President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States
Paula Dobriansky

AGAINST THE MOTION

Paula Dobriansky
Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs; Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Vice Chair, Atlantic Council Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security

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April 12, 2024
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Should Congress Stop Funding the War in Ukraine?

Since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has provided more than $75 billion in aid to Ukraine, which has been directed toward military operations, economic support, and humanitarian assistance. As the war has gone on, members of Congress have questioned whether we have done enough to help the country and if continuing funding is sustainable. Those who want to continue funding Ukraine say the U.S. has a moral obligation to support the country in its time of need, it sustains alliances while serving strategic interests, and it demonstrates the United States's support of democratic values and…

Daniel L. Davis

FOR THE MOTION

Daniel L. Davis
Retired Lieutenant Colonel; Senior Fellow and Military Expert at Defense Priorities
John J. Mearsheimer

FOR THE MOTION

John J. Mearsheimer
Political Science Professor at the University of Chicago
Heather Conley

AGAINST THE MOTION

Heather Conley
President of the German Marshall Fund of the United States
Paula Dobriansky

AGAINST THE MOTION

Paula Dobriansky
Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs; Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; Vice Chair, Atlantic Council Scowcroft Center for Strategy & Security

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