Security
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How secure is Taiwan? The view from Taipei
An analysis of Taiwan’s defense posture and security environment, foreign policy experts highlighted a notable gap between Washington’s perception of Taiwan’s cross-strait dynamic the ground in Taipei.
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Ukraine’s advance in Dnipropetrovsk amid escalating Russian missile strikes
Ukraine’s announcement that it has liberated additional territory in the Dnipropetrovsk region marks an important development in the ongoing war with Russia. According to Ukrainian authorities, 26 settlements have been…
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Iran’s claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and the geopolitical contest with the United States
Recent statements by Iranian and U.S. officials have renewed attention on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime routes. The dispute emerged after the U.S.…
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Google Expands Gemini to Strengthen Cybersecurity Capabilities
Artificial Intelligence Takes on Cyber Defense Google is expanding the role of its Gemini artificial intelligence models in cybersecurity, reflecting the growing importance of AI in defending digital infrastructure. According…
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Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Trump election threats returned to the spotlight after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s election security agenda. Mullin stated that the administration intends to make the president’s election…
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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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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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Energy Security and Strategic Deterrence in Asia
The Transition from “Protected State” to “Nuclear Hedger” By mid-2026, America’s key Asian allies—specifically South Korea and Japan—have transitioned from a total reliance on U.S. extended deterrence to a posture…
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Does Chinese Investment in US Clean Energy Sectors Help or Hurt America?
Brookings. Does Chinese Investment in US Clean Energy Sectors Help or Hurt America? Published on March 12, 2026, this commentary by Mary E. Gallagher and Joyce Yang opens a Brookings…
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Cross-Strait Crossroads: Pathways for America’s Taiwan Policy
En: Think TanksBrookings. Cross-Strait Crossroads: Pathways for America’s Taiwan Policy This report analyzes the strategic crossroads facing United States policy toward Taiwan in the context of increasing tensions between China and Taiwan.…
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Iran Regime Attempts Creative Negotiating Stance
Context and Diplomatic Setting Indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran have begun anew in Oman, adhering chiefly to Iran’s conditions rather than Washington’s demands. These discussions occur…
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A Fork in the Road at the Munich Security Conference
Setting the Scene The Munich Security Conference in February 2026 stands at a crucial inflection point for Western security cooperation. Gathered in Munich’s Hotel Bayerischer Hof, leaders confront rising geopolitical…