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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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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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A constructive path to sustainable trade reform
En: Think TanksGlobal Trade Under Pressure The international trading system faces significant strain despite its central role in global prosperity and development since the post-World War II era. Meanwhile, global GDP per…
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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 Dangers of a Weak Iran
En: Think TanksHow a Wounded Islamic Republic Can Still Threaten the World After two weeks of intense strikes by the United States and Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran faces its weakest…
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The Iran War’s Muddled Endgame
En: Think TanksThe current US-Israeli war on Iran lacks a clear or achievable objective, according to Shlomo Ben-Ami. While the conflict violates international law, its primary issue is the strategic ambiguity surrounding…
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Disinformation as a multiplier of existential threat
En: Think TanksDisinformation is no longer just a social media issue. According to a recent analysis by The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, this phenomenon acts as a “riskmultiplier.” Today, data manipulation worsens real dangers like climate change, pandemics, and nuclear threats. The report argues that the spread of fake news destroys trust in science and democracies. Whencitizens stop believing in institutions, crisis management becomes impossible. Furthermore, disinformation delays urgent actions, such as the transition to clean energy, by creating artificial debates over proven facts.…
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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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The Middle-Power Moment?
En: Think TanksShifting Global Power Initially, growing distrust toward the United States and rising concern about China’s influence are reshaping politics and creating uncertainty across the global order. The Emergence of Middle…
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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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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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Africa After Aid
En: Think TanksCuts Have Revealed the Continent’s Economic Resilience In the article “Africa After Aid: Cuts Have Revealed the Continent’s Economic Resilience,” published in Foreign Affairs, economist Landry Signé challenges the conventional…
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The Strait of Hormuz: A U.S. – Iran Maritime Flash Point
En: Think TanksStrategic Waterway in the Middle East First, the Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, located between Iran and the…
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The Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Affect Trump’s China Negotiations
En: Think TanksIn the article “The Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Affect Trump’s China Negotiations,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Zongyuan Zoe Liu analyzes how a recent U.S. Supreme Court…
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Navigating uncertainty in US-ROK economic ties
En: Think TanksThe economic relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is entering a volatile phase. A recent analysis by the Brookings Institution explores how a U.S. Supreme…
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Drug Kingpin Killing in Mexico: What Comes After El Mencho?
En: Think TanksThe Dialogue. Leadership for the Americas – Analysis / Expert Q&A (March 6, 2026) The Dialogue published a discussion titled “What Will Come of a Drug Kingpin’s Killing in Mexico?”…
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The Economic Magic of Equal Opportunities for Women
En: Think TanksGender Equality as an Economic Strategy In the article “The Economic Magic of Equal Opportunities for Women,” published by Project Syndicate, Indermit Gill and Tea Trumbic argue that expanding women’s…
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The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran
En: Think TanksIn the article “The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Michael C. Horowitz and Lauren Kahn analyze how the ongoing…
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The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad
En: Think TanksIn the article “The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Michael Froman examines the growing tension between governments and private technology firms…
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What’s Next for the War in Iran?
En: Think TanksA New Conflict Pulling the United States Back Into the Middle East In the article “What’s Next for the War in Iran?”, published by the Council on Foreign Relations, CFR…
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What the Texas primaries revealed about the divides within our divides
En: Think TanksPolarization in Contemporary American Politics First, American politics have become increasingly polarized across ideological, cultural, and emotional dimensions. These divisions have deepened over time and continue shaping political competition. However,…