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Russia and Ukraine: Societies transformed by war
The Role of Adaptability Both Russian and Ukrainian societies developed strong resilience during the Soviet era. However, they use these critical skills very differently today. In Russia, adaptability is primarily…
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Xi Jinping Seeks to Contain a Political Scandal Within China’s Leadership
A Sensitive Challenge for Beijing According to Nikkei Asia, President Xi Jinping is working to contain the political consequences of a scandal that has reached members of his inner circle.…
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Is the Iran War Entering a Dangerous New Phase?
A renewed surge in military hostilities between the United States and Iran has pushed the ongoing conflict into an unpredictable and expanding phase.
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Supreme Court Update: IEEPA Tariffs and Domestic Military Deployments
The Supreme Court IEEPA tariffs decision marks an important moment in U.S. constitutional law. The Brookings article examines two major legal disputes. First, it analyzes the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential tariff…
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The Value of U.S. Land Power
The role and strategic utility of United States land power are facing intense scrutiny amid ongoing global conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. As well as heightened geopolitical…
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The Geography of Coercion: Russian Missile and Drone Campaigns in Ukraine
The Russian long-range missile and drone campaign in Ukraine operates as a highly geographic strategy of coercion. By deploying a calculated mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, glide bombs, and…
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Terrorism
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the landscape of modern extremism. Though its impact will likely be evolutionary rather than revolutionary. While public anxiety often focuses…
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How the U.S. and China Can Cooperate to Reduce Urgent AI Risks
Artificial intelligence has become one of the main areas of competition between the United States and China. At the same time, both countries face a common challenge. They must reduce…
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Who Holds the Advantage? Three Perspectives on the U.S.-China Military Balance
The U.S.-China military balance has become a major issue in international security. China has expanded and modernized its military over the last two decades. As a result, many experts now ask whether the…
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The Iran War and the War Powers Resolution
The war between the United States and Iran has renewed an old constitutional debate. The main question is whether the president can continue military operations without approval from Congress. As a…
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Tax Incentives and Venture Capital Risk-Taking: Evidence from the QSBS Program
In public economics and corporate finance, the long-term relationship between tax incentives venture capital risk allocation remains a core policy question. Governments frequently utilize targeted tax subsidies to accelerate technological innovation and…
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Trump Says He’ll Let Ukraine Make Patriot Missiles, but It Could Take Years
En: Think TanksThe United States has decided to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot defense systems. This decision marks a major change in Western military support. Until now, Ukraine has relied…
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States Enable Regions to Thrive:
A New Playbook for Economic Development Economic development is becoming more complex across the United States. However, many state governments still rely on outdated strategies that focus mainly on attracting large…
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A Rebalancing NATO Gathers in Ankara: Why the NATO Ankara Summit 2026 Matters
The NATO Ankara Summit 2026 takes place at a crucial moment for international security. NATO leaders will meet in Ankara on July 7–8 to discuss the alliance’s future and the challenges facing…
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USMCA Review Mechanism: Lessons from the First Review Process
The USMCA review mechanism represents one of the most important innovations in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Unlike NAFTA, USMCA requires a formal review every six years. This process allows the three member…
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Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War
The Russian military has largely lost the strategic initiative in Ukraine as the material and human costs of its campaign continue to rise dramatically.
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Troubled Straits: Analyzing Trade Chokepoints in the South China Sea
The South China Sea stands as the world’s most consequential maritime corridor, handling nearly $6.4 trillion in collective trade value in 2024.
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USMCA review reviewed: Lessons from the first use of USMCA’s review mechanism
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) introduced a notable innovation: a formal joint review. This review occurs six years after the agreement enters into force. As the first USMCA review mechanism process concludes,…
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Tracking Regulatory Changes in the Second Trump Administration
The second Trump administration regulatory changes are reshaping the U.S. policy landscape. As a result, policymakers, businesses, researchers, and legal professionals are closely monitoring new federal actions. To support this effort, the…
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Stopping Zimbabwe’s Newest Power Grab
The Zimbabwe power grab has raised serious concerns about the future of democracy in the country. According to the Journal of Democracy, Zimbabwe’s parliament approved a constitutional bill that would…
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G7 Should Accept AI Standards Offer, but Make It Enforceable
The G7 AI standards proposal offers an important opportunity to strengthen global artificial intelligence governance. According to the Brookings Institution, technology leaders have encouraged G7 governments to adopt a common framework for…
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Protest Changes Policy When Communities Stay Organized
The idea that protest changes policy has been supported by decades of civic activism and academic research. According to the Brookings Institution, protests are most effective when communities remain organized…
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Trump Administration’s Anthropic AI Embargo Could Hurt U.S. AI Exports
The Anthropic AI embargo has sparked debate about the future of American leadership in artificial intelligence. According to the Brookings Institution, the Trump administration’s decision to restrict exports of Anthropic’s latest AI…
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Tech Sector Gains Influence Under Trump Administration
En: Think TanksThe tech sector influence has expanded significantly during the Trump administration. According to the article, several leading technology executives joined President Donald Trump on his recent trip to the Middle…
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Turkey’s Search for a Middle East Order
Managing Regional Disorder Turkey is rapidly reemerging as a central actor in the Middle East, although not as the neo-Ottoman empire its domestic rhetoric often suggests. Surrounded by wars and…
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How to Use AI to Help Find Civilian Harm
En: Think TanksThe massive volume of real-time digital information emerging from modern conflict zones. Creates an unprecedented challenge for open-source investigators and human rights monitors. Messaging applications, particularly platforms like Telegram, function…
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Managing DRC’s Ebola Crisis
A dangerous Ebola outbreak of the unfamiliar Bundibugyo species is unfolding in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Heavily impacting the volatile, conflict-ridden provinces of Ituri, North Kivu,…
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Beyond Managed Rivalry: Non-Nuclear Perspectives on the Future of Arms Control
A Shifting Framework in Global Disarmament The traditional architecture of international security is facing an unprecedented institutional crisis. According to an in-depth policy analysis published by the Bulletin of the…
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Orbital Data Centers: Feasibility Challenges and Governance Risks
En: Think TanksOrbital Data Centers have emerged as a proposed solution to the growing infrastructure demands created by artificial intelligence. As companies seek new ways to expand computing capacity, some industry leaders have…
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From Governance to Execution in Federal AI Policy: Turning AI Principles into Action
Federal AI Policy has evolved significantly in recent years. While early discussions focused on ethical principles such as fairness, transparency, and accountability, policymakers are increasingly recognizing that governance alone is not…