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United States · Monitoring and analyzing international...
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Trump-Xi Summit Extends Trade Truce, Leaves Taiwan Tensions
The second Trump-Xi summit of the year ended with a two-month extension of the October trade truce and mutual incentives for future meetings, but no public
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South Korea Debates Overseas Troop Deployment Principles
A South Korean lawmaker argues Seoul needs clear principles for deploying troops abroad, as it faces simultaneous U.S.
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Mecca Pact Thresholds Shape Pakistan's Yemen War Stance
Analysis of the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance suggests Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia is not an automatic trigger for direct military intervention in
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Saudi pipeline attack and Houthi moves spike
Attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and Houthi control of a Yemeni port are disrupting global oil supplies, pushing prices toward six-month highs and
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U.S. Iran strategy at impasse over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Efforts to achieve its goals with Iran through sanctions and military strikes have failed, leading to two debated paths forward as Iran ties Strait of
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Milei Seeks Trump's Support on Falklands Claim
Argentine President Javier Milei is pushing for U.S. Recognition of Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, use his alliance with Donald Trump.
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U.S. Policy Shifts Complicate Caribbean Arms Trafficking
A surge in U.S.-sourced firearms trafficked to the Caribbean is being exacerbated by recent American policy changes, including relaxed export rules and a
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Colombia Earthquake
The US can support Colombia's post-earthquake recovery by providing financial assistance and promoting transparent contracting standards.
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U.S. Extends AGOA Trade Pact with Africa Through 2028
Congress has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade agreement through 2028, following a request from the White House for a short-term
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Retired Officers: US Military Drug Strikes Unlawful
Retired US Coast Guard officers argue the Trump administration's year-long policy of using military force against suspected drug boats is illegal
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Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Faces Legal Hurdles
The Trump administration announced a deal for U.S. Control over Venezuelan oil reserves, but conflicting accounts from Caracas and Washington, along with legal questions and political opposition, create significant obstacles.
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Western hawks push Ukraine to draft women
Some Western officials and Ukrainian military figures are advocating for the conscription of women to address Ukraine's severe manpower shortage, a
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US Plans Smaller, Harder Middle East Force
The Pentagon is analyzing a major shift of US forces from the Persian Gulf to Jordan, Israel, and Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, following Iranian attacks.
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US Removes Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List
The US removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, allowing financial transactions and easing some sanctions.
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China's Mercantilist Strategy Poses
An analysis argues China's record trade surplus stems from a deliberate strategy of industrial self-sufficiency and export maximization, creating