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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…

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Daniel L. Davis

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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

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

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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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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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UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurting?
Founded directly after Israel’s establishment, UNRWA was established to temporarily assist Palestinian refugees displaced by the war. Decades later, it continues to provide services to almost six million Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank,…
March 14, 2025
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Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an influential report indicating that the U.S. is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. Sixty percent of adults report feeling lonely, and eight percent report not having any close friends. While a…
February 21, 2025
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The Hopkins Forum: A Debate on the Future of the Supreme Court
The Hopkins Forum, a new nonpartisan debate series from Johns Hopkins University and Open to Debate, is hosting its first debate and taking a close look at the highest court in the land and its future. In the past…
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February 7, 2025
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Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span By Decades? Should the Government Fund It?
How long would you like to live, and could science and technology make it possible? Longevity science aims to extend our healthy years through advancements in CRISPR, cellular reprogramming, and drug development. While private companies…
December 27, 2024
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Global Leaders Debate Money, Truth, and Power
In a world being reshaped by vital questions about Al, sustainability, and an uncertain global economy, now is the time for decisive action. As a Knowledge Partner with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, this…
December 6, 2024
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Nate Silver: The Art of Risking Everything: Politics, Poker Players, and Silicon Valley
Nate Silver, a preeminent Election 2024 forecaster and one of the most influential voices in political analysis as the founder of FiveThirtyEight and bestselling author knows that analyzing facts and having the right data can…
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November 1, 2024
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