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The United States and the European Union need a structured, enforcement-focused approach to coordination on competition with China. China’s expanding global ambitions, unfolding amid renewed great power competition, pose profound challenges to the strategic and economic interests of the United States and its European allies. As Beijing’s influence …
November, 2025
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21 November
Is Israel an American Province?
Leon Hadar A more independent Israeli foreign policy toward Washington would improve both the US and Israeli positions in the Middle East. Has Israel evolved from an independent nation-state into something resembling a province within an American informal empire? The question is uncomfortable for both American and Israeli …
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21 November
Invading Venezuela Would Betray “America First”
Christopher McCallion Regime change in Venezuela would contradict the Trump administration’s border and regional security priorities. President Donald Trump’s administration is putting increasing military pressure on the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro, sending an unmistakable signal that the United States wishes to see the Venezuelan strongman ousted. The …
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21 November
The US Is Losing Africa to Russia and China
Tariffs, aid reduction, and diplomatic understaffing are eroding US influence, and critical mineral deals alone won’t revive it. Editor’s Note: The Red Cell series is published in collaboration with the Stimson Center. Drawing upon the legacy of the CIA’s Red Cell—established following the September 11 attacks to avoid …
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21 November
The Coming Storm in the Gulf: A Region Edges Toward Its Most Dangerous Test in Decades
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh On November 15–16, 2025, senior intelligence chiefs, defense ministers, and military planners from several states convened quietly in an unnamed capital. Over two days, discussions focused on one scenario: a coordinated strike on Iran, paired with parallel operations targeting the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah …
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18 November
The Re-Americanization of the Middle East
Seth J. Frantzman The Trump administration is playing a key role in winding down conflicts throughout the Middle East. However, high-level engagement is also fraught with risks. The United States is playing an increasingly significant role in several countries in the region. In several cases, the White House …
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18 November
Nuclear Energy Now – South Korea Gets Approval for Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Emily Day Nuclear Energy Now tracks the latest nuclear energy developments across technology, diplomacy, industry trends, and geopolitics. China Advances Thorium Molten Salt Reactor Technology China has reached an important milestone in advanced reactor development with the world’s first successful conversion of thorium–uranium fuel in an operating molten salt reactor. The …
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18 November
France to Sell Ukraine 100 Rafale Fighter Jets
Maya Carlin The Rafale will undoubtedly elevate Ukraine’s defensive efforts against Russia. Ukraine’s defensive arsenal against Russia continues to grow. From main battle tanks and airframes to drones and infantry fighting vehicles, Kyiv has received billions of dollars’ worth of military aid and equipment from the United States …
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18 November
What to Expect from Mohammed bin Salman’s DC Visit
Abdulla Al Junaid US-Saudi ties need real momentum behind them, not just a series of business deals and continued discussion about Israeli normalization. As Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman touches down in Washington on November 18 for his first visit to the United States in seven years, …
