Sources — Nafay Saee for President

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NATO's Support for Ukraine

By NATO

Author Background & Bias

Directly involved in facilitating support to Ukraine and is an authoritative voice on NATO policy. Could be biased in favor of Ukraine and NATO's role.

Summary

Outlines the ways that NATO allies are assisting Ukraine with its defense against Russia's invasion by providing military aid, training and other support, arguing that aiding Ukraine supports European security and stability.

Why This Source

I chose this source as NATO is directly involved in Ukraine's defense and security of Europe, it presents a clear explanation as to why Ukraine's defense is beneficial in international security.

https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/partnerships-and-cooperation/natos-support-for-ukraine

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Securing Ukraine's Future: What Should the United States Do?

By Council on Foreign Relations Experts

Author Background & Bias

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is one of the best respected foreign policy think tanks in the United States. Although it tends to be pro active United States foreign policy abroad, all its reports are written by recognized scholars.

Summary

This article claims that the US should not abandon Ukraine, because its sovereignty is crucial to European security, and in the long term interest of the United States.

Why This Source

I chose this source because I found it very relevant to the topic of Ukraine as seen from the foreign policy point of view of the United States. It is particularly relevant because it emphasizes what the USA should do in regards to the situation in Ukraine.

https://www.cfr.org/articles/securing-ukraines-future-what-should-united-states-do

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How the Sources Relate

The organizations differ in their form and function. NATO is a military alliance dedicated to international security, while the Council on Foreign Relations is a foreign policy research organization. While their aims and methods differ, both conclude that continuing support for Ukraine is important.

The relationship between perspectives is important because it demonstrates that despite differences in their goals, they both converge on the same idea. This confluence between perspectives strengthens the claim that U.S. Support helps the defense of Ukraine and the promotion of global stability, and advances democratic interests.