Estados Unidos
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Irán se prepara para un ataque de Estados Unidos con despliegue militar, amenaza de guerra híbrida y sitios nucleares fortificados
El líder supremo iraní, Ali Jameneí, advirtió esta semana que cualquier ataque estadounidense tendrá respuesta, en alusión directa al despliegue naval de Washington en Oriente Próximo. Sus palabras llegan en…
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México se aproxima a superar a China en el superávit comercial con Estados Unidos
Estados Unidos enfrenta un cambio importante en la dinámica de su comercio de bienes con México y China. En 2025, México se acercó a superar a China como el país…
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From the halls of the Munich Security Conference
En: Think TanksEnergetic Atmosphere The Munich Security Conference this year felt unusually vibrant, with intense conversations and active cooperation between Europeans and Americans. Rubio’s Speech and European Reaction However, U.S. Secretary of…
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What price for peace in Ukraine?
En: Think TanksOverview of the War Four Years Later Russia’s full-scale invasion started in February 2022, continuing with high casualties and ongoing combat across Ukraine. Peace negotiations persist, but major breakthroughs remain…
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The Predatory Hegemon
En: Think TanksHow Trump Wields American Power Stephen M. Walt | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 Predatory Hegemon and American Power In The Predatory Hegemon, Stephen M. Walt argues that Donald Trump’s approach…
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America and China at the Edge of Ruin
En: Think TanksA Last Chance to Step Back From the Brink David M. Lampton & Wang Jisi | Foreign Affairs, March/April 2026 The phrase America China ruin captures the escalating tensions that…
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What comes after New START?
En: Think TanksBackground and Context New START expired on February 5, 2026, ending limits on U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear forces. President Trump aims for a new, improved, modernized arms agreement that…
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The 2025 US-China Trade Truce: Strategic De-escalation and Purchase Commitments
A Temporary Pause in Trade Hostilities In October 2025, the People’s Republic of China and the United States reached a significant one-year trade truce following a period of intense escalation.…
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The Allies After America
In Search of Plan B Philip H. Gordon & Mara Karlin | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 The concept of Allies After America captures growing concern among U.S. partners about long-term…
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How the Big Beautiful Bill hurts the care economy
The Care Economy’s Importance The U.S. care economy includes paid and unpaid labor supporting children, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. It grows as the population ages. Moreover, immigrant workers…
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Warner Bros se plantea reabrir las negociaciones de venta con Paramount
Warner Bros se encuentra en una encrucijada estratégica a una semana de que venza el plazo de la opa hostil de Paramount Skydance, mientras mantiene un acuerdo vinculante de venta…
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La economía venezolana se abraza al petróleo y la banca para salir del pozo
La posible reapertura petrolera de Venezuela marca un punto de inflexión tras años de sanciones y aislamiento financiero. Estados Unidos ha flexibilizado parte de las restricciones que impedían operar a…
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The Price of American Authoritarianism
What Can Reverse Democratic Decline? Steven Levitsky | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In The Price of American Authoritarianism, Steven Levitsky examines the erosion of democratic norms in the United States…
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The End of the Israel Exception
En: Think TanksA New Paradigm for American Policy Andrew P. Miller | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 In The End of the Israel Exception, Andrew P. Miller argues that U.S. policy toward Israel…
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The AI Divide
How U.S.-Chinese Competition Could Leave Most Countries Behind As artificial intelligence becomes central to global economic and strategic power, a divide is emerging that could leave many countries behind. Its…
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The West vs the West at the Munich Security Conference
En: Think TanksSetting the Stage At the 2026 MSC, global leaders gathered amid growing geopolitical tensions and unease about traditional Western alliances and shared security goals. Rubio’s Address: A New Tone Initially,…
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U.S. – Taiwan Trade Agreement Leaves Major Questions Open
Overview of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement The United States and Taiwan finalized a reciprocal trade pact that cuts tariffs on Taiwan goods and expands market access for U.S. exports. Under…