Think Tanks
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Leapfrogging China’s Critical Minerals Dominance
En: Think TanksHow Innovation Can Secure U.S. Supply Chains — Council on Foreign Relations (February 2026) Critical Minerals at the Center of Geopolitics Critical minerals (such as rare-earth elements, lithium, and cobalt)…
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Preventing Renewed Conflict in Colombia
En: Think TanksContingency Planning Memorandum — Council on Foreign Relations (February 2026) Colombia’s Peace Process at a Critical Turning Point Over the past decade, Colombia peace accords implementation has become a central…
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Compete, Don’t Retreat: A Smarter U.S. Response to China’s Automotive Revolution
En: Think TanksReport Review — Council on Foreign Relations (February 2026) Why this report matters now China automotive revolution is reshaping the global auto industry as electricity-powered, internet-connected, and increasingly autonomous vehicles…
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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…
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What’s Next for the Iran War? Experts Analyze the Future of the Conflict
En: Think TanksTHE CURRENT Brookings The Brookings Institution recently hosted a panel of top analysts to discuss the ongoing war in Iran. During the session, experts defined the situation as a “war…
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2026 is a decisive year for North America
By Jose Medina Mora for Brookings The year 2026 will be a turning point for the prosperity of North American families. Under the USMCA framework, Mexico, the United States, and…
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Challenges and opportunities for the North American auto industry in the 2026 USMCA renegotiation
En: Think TanksHistorical Context and Recent Shifts North American auto integration evolved over decades through agreements such as the Auto Pact, NAFTA and now USMCA. In 2025, policy swings, from EV subsidies…
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The USMCA must strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors
En: Think TanksImportance of Continued USMCA Cooperation Extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is vital for economic growth, competitiveness, and North America’s security, and many workers depend on its certainty. Improvement Over NAFTA…
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The local implications of data centers for rural communities in the US
En: Think TanksIntroduction to Data Center Growth in Rural U.S. Rapid demand for computing capacity tied to AI is driving large data center proposals into rural regions of the United States, creating…
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USMCA has strengthened economic integration in North America
En: Think TanksIntroduction The USMCA agreement became more central to North American trade and manufacturing after recent shifts in policy. Rising Compliance and Trade By 2052, compliance with USMCA rules on Mexican…
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The weaponization of education rhetoric: A response to Melania Trump’s “Peace Through Education” address at the UN Security Council
En: Think TanksContext and Timing A girl’s school in Iran was struck by a missile, killing many children and adults two days before a major UN speech on education and peace. Subsequently…
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United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement 2026: Review and déjà vu
En: Think TanksHistorical Echoes North America faced uncertainty during NAFTA’s renegotiation, and now a similar sense of unpredictability surrounds the first joint review of USMCA. Review Framework The six-year review process replaces…
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Why MAGA Fears Europe
Transatlantic Tensions Resurface At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, American officials softened their tone but not their substance toward Europe. Whereas rhetoric sounded conciliatory, the strategic message signaled a widening…
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America’s Latest Middle-East Fiasco
Escalation in the Middle East After joint US-Israeli strikes killed Ali Khamenei, Iran retaliated across the region, raising fears of a prolonged and destabilizing conflict. Meanwhile, Washington signaled operations could…
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After the strike: The danger of war in Iran
Context and Immediate Aftermath The joint U.S.-Israel strike killed Iran’s supreme leader and shocked global politics, sparking widespread protests and retaliatory attacks. Despite this blow, Iran’s entrenched power structures remain…
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Equity Financing and Exports: Evidence from IPO Approvals in China
En: Think TanksAccess to financing is a primary engine for business growth. However, many wonder: how does equity specifically influence foreign sales? A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research…
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What to look out for at this year’s meeting of China’s legislature
Introduction and Context China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), will meet in early March for its annual session that shapes national priorities and policy direction. Strategic Setting This session…
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Iran’s Conflict With Israel and the United States
En: Think TanksCenter for Preventive Action – Updated March 2, 2026 1. Escalation to Direct War in 2026 On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against…
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Top Conflicts to Watch in 2026
En: Think TanksPreventive Priorities Survey – Center for Preventive Action (December 2025) A More Violent and Disorderly World The 2026 edition of Conflicts to Watch reflects heightened concern among U.S. foreign policy…
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China is playing the long game over Iran
En: Think TanksBeijing’s Long Game in the US–Iran Standoff The article China is playing the long game over Iran analyzes what appears to be diplomatic restraint but is, in fact, a calculated…
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Endangerment Finding Repeal
En: Think TanksTrump is dismantling climate rules. Industry is worried. The Endangerment Finding repeal announced by the Trump administration marks one of the most consequential rollbacks of federal climate authority in U.S.…
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Is the US dollar’s reserve currency status eroding?
En: Think TanksContext of Recent Dollar Weakness Since early in President Trump’s second term, the U.S. dollar has dropped sharply on a trade-weighted basis, with steep moves in April 2025 and January…
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Towards a new era for US – Africa trade
En: Think TanksIntroduction to US – Africa Trade Engagement The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was created in 2000 to shift U.S. – Africa relations toward trade and investment instead of…
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If superintelligence isn’t imminent, the Trump administration may be right to loosen advanced chip export controls
En: Think TanksContext and Initial Reaction President Trump approved export licenses for certain advanced chips in December 2025, provoking strong criticism from former administration officials. Critics worried that exporting high-end chips to…
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A patchwork republican: Polarization and the laboratories of democracy
En: Think TanksResurgence of Federalism First, American states are breaking from centralized policy as they adopt divergent laws on abortion, voting, vaccines, immigration, and regulatory oversight. Moreover, this shift stems from political…
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Industrial Backlash to Climate Deregulation in the United States
The Paradox of Deregulation and Market Stability In a detailed 2025 analysis, the Brookings Institution examines the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to dismantle established climate and environmental regulations. While traditional…
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Assessing Xi’s Unprecedented Purges of China’s Military: Key Developments and Potential Implications
En: Think TanksIntroduction and Scope China’s military has seen an extraordinary purge of senior officers since 2022, including top generals and commanders. This purge leaves only one senior general on the Central…
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Leadership Transition in Iran
En: Think TanksHistoric Context Iran faces a rare leadership change as its long-serving supreme leader’s advanced age and mounting pressures make transition likely. Such a shift would be only the second major…
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Trading Goods for Lives: NAFTA’s Mortality Impacts and Implications
En: Think TanksHow do we measure the success of a trade agreement? Most people look at GDP or investment flows. However, a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)…
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Scaling Sustainable Investing in Emerging and Developing Economies: Frictions and Opportunities
En: Think TanksThe financing of sustainable development faces a monumental challenge: the lion’s share of private capital is concentrated in developed markets, while the most urgent needs for investment in infrastructure, energy…