Bumps in U.S.-China diplomacy, impasse in Niger, and more.

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** August 10, 2023
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The Slow, Bumpy Road of U.S.-China Diplomacy
by Paul Heer

Washington should be looking for ways to draw Beijing into a serious pursuit of peaceful coexistence—as cooperative as it is competitive—rather than a diplomatic game of recrimination and one-upmanship. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Moving Beyond the Impasse in Niger
by J. Peter Pham

A willingness to bear the burden of some difficult decisions while considering the long-term regional interests—as well as America’s own strategic interests—will be needed in the coming days and weeks. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Digital Storm? The Modest Impact of Cyberwarfare
by Brandon Valeriano & Jose Macias

The narrative of cyber operations as game-changing weapons of war is increasingly disjointed from the realities on the ground. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Rise of an Authoritarian Order in the Middle East
by Hamidreza Azizi

Internal cooperation and external enabling have contributed to an eerie peace between the region’s preeminent powers. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Time to Prioritize Rare-Earth Elements in America is Now
by Alex Little

The United States can learn much from allied countries in revitalizing its strategic mining sector. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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