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Navigating uncertainty in US – ROK economic ties
Strategic 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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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…
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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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Endangerment Finding Repeal
Trump is dismantling climate rules. Industry is worried. The Endangerment Finding repeal announced by the Trump administration marks one of the most consequential rollbacks of federal climate authority in U.S.…
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Is the US dollar’s reserve currency status eroding?
Context 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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If superintelligence isn’t imminent, the Trump administration may be right to loosen advanced chip export controls
Context 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
Resurgence 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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US-Israeli Strikes on Iran: Trump’s Rhetoric of Annihilation
En: Medio OrienteA Decisive Escalation in the Middle East On February 28, 2026, the global geopolitical landscape shifted violently as President Donald Trump utilized a high-level televised address to describe the ongoing…
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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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Brooking experts on the Supreme Court’s tariff decision
Overview 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
Economic 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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How Europe Lost
Can the Continent Escape Its Trump Trap? Matthias Matthijs & Nathalie Tocci | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 The concept of the Europe Trump trap captures the continent’s growing dependence on…
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The Predatory Hegemon
How 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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How Nigeria turned Trump’s threats to military partnership
A Shift in Transatlantic Diplomacy The diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and the United States has undergone a significant transformation following a series of high-level security dialogues held this February 2026.…
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Latin America’s Revolution of the Right
The Forces Remaking the Region in the Age of Trump Brian Winter | Foreign Affairs, January/February 2026 The rise of the Latin America right reflects a broader political transformation unfolding…
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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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Foreign Affairs – January/February 2026
Volume 105, Number 1 The January/February 2026 issue of Foreign Affairs examines a world shaped by democratic strain, authoritarian cooperation, and strategic uncertainty. Across regions, the essays explore whether the…
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Paths Forward After Trump Repeals EPA Greenhouse Gas Protection
Context: EPA and the Endangerment Finding In 2009, a key U.S. environmental rule concluded that greenhouse gases harm public health and welfare, giving the government authority to regulate those emissions.…
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The House Votes to Rein in Trump’s Canada Tariffs
Vote to Reverse Canada Tariffs The House of Representatives voted 219 – 211 to revoke tariffs tied to a national emergency declaration on Canada. Consequently, six Republicans joined nearly all…
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Tracking Trump’s Trade Deals
Redefining U.S. Trade Policy Since early 2025, sweeping tariff threats sparked a global rush to negotiate new trade arrangements with the United States. Instead of implementing high tariffs, baseline rates…
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Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza and Iran During Washington Visit
Washington Conversations on Gaza and Iran U.S. and Israeli leaders are meeting in Washington to align strategic priorities on Iran’s nuclear program and peace plans for Gaza. Because Iran and…
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Japan’s thunderbolt election: Takaichi resets politics, economic and diplomacy
Japan’s Election Surprise Japan’s recent Lower House election shocked many observers. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election only three months after taking office. Unexpectedly, her Liberal Democratic Party…
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Does President Trump have the authority to “nationalize” voting?
Constitution and Election Authority The U.S. Constitution gives states primary control over federal election procedures, limiting presidential authority in this area. Federal authority functions only through Congress, which may set…
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Did “America First” tariffs work?
Context of the America First Trade Policy Since early 2025, U.S. trade policy shifted sharply from rules-based liberalism to discretionary tariffs and trade actions. This new approach departs from post-World…
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Who has to leave the Federal Reserve next?
Overview of Federal Reserve Turnover Leadership at the Federal Reserve is changing substantially. Both the Board of Governors in Washington and regional Federal Reserve banks see turnover recently. This affects…
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Trump pide nuevo tratado nuclear “modernizado” con Rusia
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, pidió negociar un tratado nuclear nuevo y modernizado con Rusia, en lugar de prorrogar el acuerdo Nuevo START, que expiró el jueves.
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Is Trump Reshaping the World Order?
En: APEC/PECCShifts in Global Norms and Power Structures A long period of relative stability that followed World War II rested on agreed rules, shared institutions, and collective responses to conflict, yet…
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Seúl busca acelerar la aprobación del acuerdo con EE.UU.
Seúl intensificó sus esfuerzos para acelerar la aprobación parlamentaria del acuerdo comercial alcanzado con Estados Unidos en noviembre pasado.
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El presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, asiste a un evento oficial presidido por Trump en Washington
El presidente de El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, asistió este jueves al Desayuno de Oración Nacional celebrado en Washington, encabezado por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump.