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The arrival of geothermal in American energy policy
Emergence of Geothermal in U.S. Energy Policy Initially, geothermal energy remained marginal within U.S. energy debates; however, during the 2020s it increasingly gained attention in federal and state policy discussions. …
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China is running multiple AI races
Competing Visions of the AI Race First, debate about artificial intelligence often centers on the race toward artificial general intelligence. However, China is pursuing a broader strategy with several simultaneous…
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The Second Trump Administration Turns a Blind Eye to Afghanistan
Historical Context of U.S. Involvement First, Afghanistan dominated U.S. foreign policy debates during the earlier presidency of Donald Trump. The administration negotiated a 2020 agreement with the Taliban to withdraw…
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What Does the War Mean for Latin America?
Regional Reactions and Diplomatic Positioning First, the conflict in Iran has triggered cautious reactions across Latin America. Governments generally avoid direct alignment while emphasizing diplomacy and non-intervention as guiding principles…
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Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2
The Indo-Pacific region is currently facing a period of deep uncertainty. A recent analysis from the Brookings Institution, featuring experts from Asia and Oceania, explores the possibility of a “G2”…
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Iranian Hackers Are Using Elon Musk’s Starlink To Stay Online
A recent report by Forbes reveals that Iranian hackers are now using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network to stay online. These groups leverage SpaceX technology to bypass digital controls and maintain their global offensive operations. The hacking group known as Handala, linked to Tehran’s intelligence services, is the primary actor in this situation. According to investigations, thesehackers use Starlink terminals to avoid internet shutdowns within Iran. Consequently, they ensure a stable connection to launch cyberattacks againststrategic targets in Israel and the United States. This situation creates a significant technologicalparadox. Originally, Starlink kits were smuggled intoIran to help civilians bypass government censorshipduring protests. However, these same devices now serve as…
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Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and an Unprecedented Energy Crunch
Escalating Conflict in the Persian Gulf First, a U.S. -Israel attack in Iran triggered regional escalation, promoting Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases and threats toward ships traveling through the Strait…
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A Guide to Trump’s Second-Term Military Strikes and Actions
Expanding Use of Military Force Since returning to power in 2025, the U.S. president Donald Trump has increasingly relied on military strikes and operations across several regions. Continuity With Past…
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What is Hezbollah?
Origins and Formation First, Hezbollah emerged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975 – 1990), when Shiite militants organized to resist Israeli presence and Western influence in the region. Soon afterward,…
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The Taliban in Afghanistan
Origins of the Taliban First, the Taliban emerged in the early 1990s after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. The movement combined former mujahideen fighters and religious students educated in Pakistani…
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Mexico’s Long War: Drugs, Crime and the Cartels
Origins of the Conflict First, Mexico’s modern struggle with organized crime intensified in 2006 when the government launched a military campaign against powerful drug cartels. Since then, violence has persisted…
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Charting a Constructive Path to Sustainable Trade Reform
The global trading system currently faces unprecedented strain. Although 72% of world goods still move under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, the post-WWII model is aging. Experts now argue that…
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The Debt-Inequality Cycle
In the article “The Debt-Inequality Cycle,” published in Finance & Development, economist Atif Mian examines the relationship between rising economic inequality and the accumulation of debt in modern economies. The…
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The New Face of African Debt
Shifts from external to domestic debt come with rewards and risks In the article “The New Face of African Debt,” published in Finance & Development by the International Monetary Fund,…
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Iran’s Drone Advantage
Introduction Initially, U.S. airstrikes on Iran in February 2026 revealed the combat debut of the LUCAS drone, a low-cost attack system used by U.S. Central Command. However, the system’s design…
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First Ukraine, Now Iran: A New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Hold
Emergence of Precise Mass Warfare First, recent conflicts reveal the rise of “precise mass,” characterized by the large-scale use of inexpensive yet accurate weapons, especially drones capable of striking targets…
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Trump Should Aim to Neutralize the Iran Regime, Not Destroy It
Strategic Dilemma in the Iran War Initially, the United States joined Israel in a broad military campaign against Iran, raising questions about the war’s objectives and long-term political outcomes. …
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Europe’s Disjointed Response to the U.S. – Israeli War With Iran
Strategic Surprise in Europe Initially, the rapid U.S. – Israeli strike against Iran caught most European governments off guard, leaving them uninformed and scrambling to react diplomatically and politically. Consequently,…
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Are the Kurds in Iran Capable of Challenging the Islamic Regime?
Kurdish Population in Iran First, Iran’s Kurdish minority numbers roughly 10-15 million people and lives mainly in the northwest, near Kurdish regions in Iraq and Turkey. Moreover, Iranian Kurds historically…
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Iran and Terrorism: What the U.S. Strikes Could Mean for Homeland Security
Rising Security Concerns First, U.S. and Israel strikes against Iran increased concerns about retaliation inside the United States. Authorities warned about possible lone-wolf attacks, cyberattacks and other retaliatory actions. Consequently,…
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Los logros y las deudas que deja Boric en Chile tras 4 años de gobierno
Llega a su fin el mandato presidencial del presidente más izquierdista que ha tenido Chile en los últimos años, Gabriel Boric, quien además fue el jefe de Estado más joven…
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Meta buys ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook
Meta acquires Moltbook, a platform described as a “social media network for AI” where autonomous bots interact, converse and even gossip about their human owners in forum-style discussions, deepening the…
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El bitcoin cae por debajo de los US$64.000 tras el ataque de EE.UU. e Israel a Irán
Tras los ataques militares coordinados de Estados Unidos e Israel contra objetivos en Irán, los mercados de criptomonedas registran una fuerte caída asociada a un incremento abrupto de la aversión…
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Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down: “You have to trust your military to do the right thing”.
The tense dispute between the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic centers on whether the U.S. military may use Anthropic’s Claude model for “all lawful purposes” or must accept explicit limits…
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Anthropic sues Pentagon, Trump administration over “supply chain risk” designation
Anthropic challenges the U.S. government’s actions in federal court after being labeled a “supply chain risk” and pushed out of government use, portraying the move as “unprecedented and unlawful” retaliation…
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Eight Sleep se convierte en un nuevo unicornio valuado en 1,500 mdd
Eight Sleep, empresa especializada en tecnología aplicada al descanso, alcanza una valuación de 1,500 millones de dólares tras una ronda de inversión estratégica liderada por Tether Investments, recursos que impulsan…
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El nuevo líder supremo de Irán promete mantener el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz
En su primer mensaje público como líder supremo de la República Islámica, Mojtaba Jamenei aseguró que el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz debe mantenerse “sin duda alguna”, en medio de…
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Irán cierra el estrecho de Ormuz: cuál es su importancia estratégica y qué consecuencias tiene ya su clausura
El canal o estrecho de Ormuz es una de las rutas comerciales más importantes del mundo, ya que por este paso marítimo transita cerca de una quinta parte del consumo…
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Could War in Iran Spur a Global Energy Crisis?
The recent conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has raised global alarms. Currently, there is a growing concern about a potential energy crisis of historic proportions. This scenario mirrors the oil shocks of the 1970s, although today’s context presentsdifferent challenges. The Strait of Hormuz: A Critical Choke Point The epicenter of this tension is the Strait of Hormuz. This maritime route is essential because one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production passes through it. Due to closure threatsand attacks on tankers,…
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Now what? The limits of tariff-driven economic statecraft after IEEPA
By Kari Heerman for Brookings The use of tariffs as a primary tool of U.S. economic statecraft has reached a critical turning point. Following years of trade policy defined by…