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Gulf Worries: US-Iran Talks and Tehran’s Golden Grip on Hormuz
From Security Assurance to Strategic Anxiety By late April 2026, the diplomatic climate in the Persian Gulf has transitioned from a demand for American protection to a deep-seated anxiety regarding…
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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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The Impact of Immigrants on the US Economy
Brookings Institution.The Impact of Immigrants on the US Economy Published on March 30, 2026, this research article by Tara Watson examines the economic effects of immigration on the United States.…
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Takaichi takes on Trump
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is navigating a complex relationship with Donald Trump’s second administration. Although both leaders share nationalist tendencies, their interaction is shaped more by pressure than alignment.…
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The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea
The war with Iran is not just reshaping the Middle East, but also exposing the limits of the U.S.-led security order. For allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines,…
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Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2
The Indo-Pacific region is currently facing a period of deep uncertainty. A recent analysis from the Brookings Institution, featuring experts from Asia and Oceania, explores the possibility of a “G2”…
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2026 is a decisive year for North America
By Jose Medina Mora for Brookings The year 2026 will be a turning point for the prosperity of North American families. Under the USMCA framework, Mexico, the United States, and…
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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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Why Spheres of influence are useless
En: APEC/PECCWhy Spheres of Influence Are Impractical Today First, major powers are seeking separate regions of dominance amid renewed global competition, yet neither the U.S. nor China can cut themselves off…