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Is the Rules-Based International Order Dead?
The world is undergoing what might be the greatest geopolitical transformation since the end of World War II. The rule-based liberal international order that...
Managing Nuclear Risk: American and Israeli Obligations
“It must not be forgotten that it is perhaps more dangerous for a nation to allow itself to be conquered intellectually than by arms.”...
South Korea’s Tactical Nuclear Question: Lessons from West Germany
During the Cold War, West Germany faced a dilemma that now feels increasingly familiar to South Korea. It was a frontline U.S. treaty ally,...
How Could Trump Give Americans a Stake in AI Companies?
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is exploring ways to ensure Americans benefit directly from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, raising the...
US Iran Talks Make Encouraging Progress But Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
United States and Iranian officials have reported “encouraging progress” after the first round of talks in Switzerland aimed at reducing tensions over the Iran...
How Did the Iran War Change Global Energy Security Strategies?
The disruption caused by the Iran war and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz has prompted countries around the world to reconsider...
Markets Rise as US-Iran Talks Advance and Oil Prices Fall
Global markets steadied on Monday after signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks eased concerns over disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route...
China Adds US Rare Earth Firms to Export Control List
China has imposed new export controls on 10 U.S. entities, including rare earth producers MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, in retaliation for recent...
Is This the End of the Gulf War?
This is not the end of the Gulf War—it is merely an intermission in a much longer struggle. The memorandum may have eased immediate...
Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs
The latest diplomatic push over Iran, now centered on Bürgenstock, should be welcomed because talking is still cheaper than escalation. Yet President Donald Trump’s...