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Ukraine Holds the Line, Barely
Peace Talks Stall and Western Support Deepens
Jul 28 • 
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History and Modern Rivalries
Understanding the history and national Identities of China, Iran, and Russia can help the United States compete in a changing world.
Jul 20 • 
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1
Tariffs and Turbulence
How Policy Volatility is Undermining Clean Energy
Jul 14 • 
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1
A Victory on NATO Defense
Europe Boosts its Spending
Jul 8 • 
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The War that Drew the Line
Immigration and the legacy of the Mexican-American War.
Jul 6 • 
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June 2025

The AI Chip Deal That Could Reshape U.S. Power
Trump backs Gulf States in the AI race.
Jun 24 • 
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Iran Loses Grip in the Middle East
Moving on From Old Conflicts
Jun 18 • 
Ken Briggs
1
Remembering D-Day at 81
Eisenhower’s Plea for Peace
Jun 13 • 
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2
Ukraine and the Multipolar World
Some quick thoughts on what the Ukraine drone attacks mean for the war with Russia, and the broader implications for global security in a multipolar…
Jun 12 • 
Ken Briggs
1
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May 2025

Deals Over Doctrine
Trump’s Middle East Tour
May 27 • 
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2
Tariffs and the American Revolution
Economic Roots of Political Revolt
May 9 • 
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Rethinking the Nuclear Debate
Why Small Modular Reactors Could Make Nuclear Practical
May 2 • 
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