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Russia’s New START Post-2026 Approach: Tactical Pause or Strategic Constraint?
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a Security Council meeting on September 22, noted the importance of ensuring and strengthening Russia's position in Europe and...
Russia Offers to Extend New START Treaty if US Agrees
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension of the New START nuclear arms control treaty, which is set to expire in...
Meta’s Llama AI Gets Green Light for U.S. Government Use
U. S. government agencies can now use Meta Platforms' AI system, Llama, as part of a move to integrate commercial AI into government functions.
The...
Turkey Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Goods Ahead of Erdogan-Trump Talks
Turkey announced on Monday that it has ended retaliatory tariffs imposed in 2018 on various U. S. imports, including passenger cars and fruit. This...
The Legacy of Afghanistan
Since the triumph of World War II, the United States has waged two drawn-out, unsuccessful wars halfway around the world. Both were plagued by...
Mark Carney is Presiding Over Canada’s Strategic Renewal
On March 28, 2025, Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, declared that “Canada’s relationship with the U.S. will never be the same,” following...
“Break the Ice”: U.S. Lawmakers in Rare Beijing Visit to Stabilize Relations
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A bipartisan U.S. House delegation met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, the first such visit since 2019—as both countries seek to...
North Korea’s “Never Ever”: Kim Shuts Door on Denuclearization
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated he is open to dialogue with the United States—and spoke fondly of his past meetings with...
Modi Urges India to Boycott Foreign Goods
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to stop using foreign-made products and switch to local goods in a recent public address.
This call comes...
From Peacemaker to Passenger: How Trump’s New Isolationism Is Putin’s Greatest Weapon
After a summer of unexpected diplomatic engagement, President Donald Trump’s foreign policy is undergoing a significant recalibration. Based on a recent Reuters report, the...