Council On Foreign Relations
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With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future
The article With Hormuz Closed, China Is Wiring the Globe’s Clean Energy Future by David M. Hart analyzes how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating the China…
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Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security
The article Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security by Gordon M. Goldstein analyzes how the emergence of Claude Mythos represents a turning point in…
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How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last?
Brookings. Commentary Podcast The Brookings podcast How Long Will China’s Real Estate Crisis Last? analyzes the scale, causes, and implications of the ongoing China real estate crisis duration. The discussion…
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The Global Water Crisis
Council on Foreign Relations. The Global Water Crisis: Stress, Scarcity, and Conflict Updated on March 20, 2026, this CFR Backgrounder by Diana Roy, Claire Klobucista, and Kali Robinson examines the…
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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Taiwan Explained
Council on Foreign Relations. Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved The backgrounder Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved…
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The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert Take The article The Easy Win That Could Help Unlock the Strait of Hormuz by Sam Vigersky argues that establishing a humanitarian corridor Strait of…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control
Council on Foreign Relations. Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It. The article Artificial Intelligence Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It…
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The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad
The article The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad by Michael Froman examines the emerging AI sovereignty paradox and its implications for global governance and security. At its core,…
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How the Iran War Confirmed, Contradicted, and Complicated U.S. Policy
The article How the Iran War Confirmed, Contradicted, and Complicated U.S. Policy by Elisa Ewers and Ariane Tabatabai examines how the recent conflict has tested long-standing assumptions behind Iran policy.…
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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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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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After Khamenei: Planning for Iran’s Leadership Transition
En: Think TanksContingency Planning Memorandum — A report by the Council on Foreign Relations After Khamenei and the uncertainty of Iran’s next transition After Khamenei is no longer a distant question but…
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The Next Taiwan Crisis Won’t Be Like the Last
En: Think TanksHow to Prepare for New Dangers — A report by the Council on Foreign Relations Why a Future Taiwan Crisis Could Be More Dangerous The report The Next Taiwan Crisis…
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Global Energy Innovation Index
En: Think TanksA report by the Council on Foreign Relations Measuring Global Contributions to Energy Innovation The Global Energy Innovation Index evaluates how national governments and innovation ecosystems contribute to the development…
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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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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…