"Ukraine Takes Center Stage at Aspen Security Forum"

The annual Aspen Security Forum, attended by top foreign policy officials, highlighted the shifting priorities of the United States under the Biden administration, with little emphasis on the Middle East and a focus on China and space policy. The Biden officials present did not make major headlines, maintaining the administration's message discipline. The war in Ukraine was a major topic, with reassurances from U.S. and Ukrainian officials, but no immediate breakthroughs anticipated. The potential of artificial intelligence and the need for regulation were also discussed. Surprisingly, there was little mention of former President Donald Trump, indicating a desire for normalcy and a reluctance to discuss a potential second Trump presidency.