Think Tanks
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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…
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Judicial Oversight of Trade Policy: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Tariff Authority
A Defining Moment for Executive Power in Trade In a comprehensive 2026 analysis, experts from the Brookings Institution examine the far-reaching implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding…
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Brooking experts on the Supreme Court’s tariff decision
En: Think TanksOverview of the Supreme Court Decision On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize sweeping presidential tariffs. This removes a key executive trade tool. Consequently,…
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is cleaning house and consolidating power
En: Think TanksFederal Crackdown and Power Shifts Early in 20206, authorities detain several local officials tied to extortion and cartel links in western Mexico. At the same time, a high-profile senate leader…
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Trump relies on showmanship and base appeal in State of the Union address
En: Think TanksEconomic Claims and Public Reception President Trump began by citing lower inflation, falling prices, rising stock markets, and more construction jobs, yet many Americans feel unaffordable basics still bite household…
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Building Pro-Worker Artificial Intelligence
En: Think TanksNBER Working Paper Series The concept of pro-worker AI challenges the assumption that artificial intelligence inevitably displaces labor. In Building Pro-Worker Artificial Intelligence, the authors argue that technological outcomes are…
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Europe’s Next Hegemon
En: Think TanksThe Perils of German Power Liana Fix | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 German power Europe has become a central question in debates about the continent’s future. In this article, Liana…