United States
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Trump’s economic D-day: escalating pressure on Iran and the future of Regional stability
A New Phase in the U.S.–Iran Confrontation The relationship between the United States and Iran has entered a new and potentially decisive stage following President Donald Trump’s announcement of what…
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Democratic Socialist Candidates Gain Ground but Face Limited Reach in 2026
En: Think TanksDemocratic socialist candidates have gained visibility in the 2026 U.S. elections, but their electoral reach remains limited. In an analysis published by the Brookings Institution, Elaine Kamarck, Riana Mahtani, and…
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Trump Reduces Military Exercises With South Korea Amid Efforts to Reengage North Korea
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to significantly reduce its joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the high cost of the drills and his desire to avoid…
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Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions
The depletion of United States military munitions stockpiles stems from a complex mix of active operational usage and long-standing structural issues.
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A look at safety net policy over time and across states
Over the past two decades, federal and local safety net mechanisms have undergone fundamental structural shifts across the United States. Updated analysis tracking state safety net policy generosity from 2001 through 2024…
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The Air Campaign Returns: From Epic Fury to Midnight Hammer
Recent air operations, including Operations Epic Fury, Midnight Hammer, and Absolute Resolve. Have renewed national focus on the role of strategic airpower in modern warfare.
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Is the Iran War Entering a Dangerous New Phase?
A renewed surge in military hostilities between the United States and Iran has pushed the ongoing conflict into an unpredictable and expanding phase.
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Trump loomed over the World Cup, up until the awkard trophy ceremony
Following Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in New Jersey, the post-match celebration generated widespread international commentary. Specifically, the Trump World Cup trophy ceremony highlighted the complex intersection of global athletics and…
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Democratic Insurgents Are Winning on Economics, Not Culture
The Rise of Outsider Candidates Recent Democratic congressional primaries have delivered a string of victories for progressive insurgents backed by figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. While…
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La Reserva Federal de EEUU decidirá sobre una subida de tipos en 4 semanas, dice Warsh
El presidente de la Reserva Federal (Fed), Kevin Warsh, afirmó durante el foro anual del Banco Central Europeo (BCE) en Sintra (Portugal) que el banco central estadounidense tomará una decisión…
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GOP Backlash Over Trump’s Iran Deal Highlights Domestic and Geopolitical Rifts
Domestic Opposition to the Tentative Accord President Donald Trump is facing unexpected and sharp resistance from within his own party. This backlash followed the announcement of a tentative memorandum of…
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Trump ramps up Education Department’s dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Key education functions will move to other federal agencies The Trump administration announced that several responsibilities currently managed by the U.S. Department of Education will be transferred to other federal…
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US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home
The US-Philippines tactics could we drawing conflict in war games, such as its neighbor China fear its disruption on other countries and Philippines questioning national interest.
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Have US-Iran talks failed? Why no deal yet doesn’t mean diplomacy is dead?
The US-Iran diplomacy is on declined. After negotiations made almost 3 weeks ago, before the US attacks on Israel, diplomacy was at its peak, having negotiations with a third party…
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China Is Planning Decades Ahead on Clean Energy. The U.S. Has Other Priorities.
Council on Foreign Relations. Expert take The China clean energy strategy outlined in its latest Five-Year Plan highlights a long-term national commitment to dominate low-carbon technologies. In contrast, the United…
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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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Late-breaking shocks and shifting goalposts: Takaichi’s highwire Washington visit
Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington unfolds in a moment where international politics feels unstable and constantly shifting. Global crises, changing U.S. priorities and unexpected developments shape the context of the…