America Loses if Russia Wins

The world is watching Ukraine, and what they see will determine America’s standing on the world stage for decades to come. If Russia emerges from this conflict appearing victorious, America’s interests — and those of our partners in Europe and around the world — will be severely damaged.

This isn’t hyperbole — it’s the stark reality of how power projection works in the 21st century. When adversaries believe they can defeat American interests and allies without consequence, they grow bolder. When allies doubt America’s commitment to their security, they seek other arrangements — hedging with the Chinese Communist Party, or the Islamic Republic of Iran, or both.

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Michael R. Pompeo

Mike Pompeo previously served as the 70th U.S. secretary of state.

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The world is watching Ukraine, and what they see will determine America’s standing on the world stage for decades to come. If Russia emerges from this conflict appearing victorious, America’s interests — and those of our partners in Europe and around the world — will be severely damaged.

This isn’t hyperbole — it’s the stark reality of how power projection works in the 21st century. When adversaries believe they can defeat American interests and allies without consequence, they grow bolder. When allies doubt America’s commitment to their security, they seek other arrangements — hedging with the Chinese Communist Party, or the Islamic Republic of Iran, or both.