The Art of a Good Deal: Ukraine’s Strategic Economic Opportunity for the United States

• Trump's win in Iowa was expected, and he secured over 50% of the vote, performing well across various voter groups.
• The race for second place was also as predicted, with Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley finishing second and third, respectively.

• AEI expert Hal Brands writes that the war in Ukraine is a critical test of democratic resilience against authoritarian forces.
• The outcome of this conflict could either reinforce or erode the current global order, depending on the sustained commitment of democratic nations.

• The U.S. is increasing its production of artillery rounds, with plans to produce more than 80,000 rounds per month next year and potentially 100,000 shells per month by 2025.
• Supporting Ukraine is pushing the American defense industrial base to produce high quantities of weapons in a short amount of time across various states.

• Samuel J. Abrams at the American Enterprise Institute discusses the issue of free speech on college campuses, arguing the real issue lies with college administrators and diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, which contribute to a culture of censorship and fear.
• Abrams argues students widely support the First Amendment and open debate, even if some ideas may be uncomfortable.

AEI experts explore the potential political impact of President Biden's support for Israel on his electoral prospects in Michigan, particularly among Muslim and Arab American voters.

The shift in Arab American support away from Biden in Michigan is important, but it is unlikely to be the sole deciding factor in Michigan's electoral outcome.