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The US Postal Service’s fiscal crisis
Origins of the Fiscal Crisis Initially, the modern United States Postal Service was designed to connect the nation through personal, educational, and business correspondence. However, technological change has weakened that…
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Restoring the voices that transformed American history and democracy
Historical Truth and Democracy Understanding First, understanding American identity requires acknowledging both freedom and oppression. Learning about slavery, disenfranchisement, and Indigenous displacement reveals the foundations shaping democratic institutions and national…
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Fair drug prices requires legislation, not executive orders
Rising Drug Prices in the United States First, prescription drug costs in the United States exceed those in most developed countries, creating pressure on policymakers to pursue aggressive reforms targeting…
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Confronting and addressing rising energy bills linked to data centers
Rising Electricity Costs Electricity prices are increasing faster than overall inflation, creating financial pressure on households and contributing to higher rates of service disconnections and energy insecurity. Growing Energy Demand…
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The arrival of geothermal in American energy policy
Emergence of Geothermal in U.S. Energy Policy Initially, geothermal energy remained marginal within U.S. energy debates; however, during the 2020s it increasingly gained attention in federal and state policy discussions. …
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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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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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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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Europe’s Disjointed Response to the U.S. – Israeli War With Iran
Strategic Surprise in Europe Initially, the rapid U.S. – Israeli strike against Iran caught most European governments off guard, leaving them uninformed and scrambling to react diplomatically and politically. Consequently,…
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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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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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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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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,…
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Is college becoming less affordable? An update
En: Think TanksRising Concern About College Costs First, college affordability has become a major political and economic concern in the United States. Many Americans believe essential middle-class opportunities, including higher education, are…
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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
En: Think TanksWhat the WIC Program Is WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, provides nutritious food, nutrition education, and health referrals to low-income pregnant women, infants, and…
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Navigating uncertainty in US – ROK economic ties
En: Think TanksStrategic Context First, intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China reshapes the economic environment in East Asia. Consequently, middle powers such as South Korea must manage economic ties…
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Helping low-income families access WIC and free early childhood education
En: Think TanksAdministrative Burdens and Programs Access Administrative burdens can block families from needed support, leading to frustration and limiting access to food assistance and early education. These burdens fall hardest on…
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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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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…