Washington vs. Tehran, American grand strategy, and more.

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** February 8, 2024
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Why Iran Won't Back Down to Joe Biden
by Dov S. Zakheim

Iran behaves as if it is a safe haven because it has thus far successfully deterred an American attack on its soil. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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America's Biggest Foreign Policy Weakness: No Grand Strategy
by Michael C. DiCianna

To the extent that a U.S. grand strategy exists, it seems to be the hope that things don’t deteriorate further. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Can China Protect its Nationals in the Middle East?
by Mordechai Chaziza

Rising violence against Chinese citizens and assets in the Middle East raises domestic pressure on Beijing, posing a potential challenge to China's traditional non-interference policy. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Joe Biden’s Sham UNRWA Funding Freeze
by Victoria Coates & Brett D. Schaefer

Critics of the U.S. State Department’s “temporary pause” of additional funding for UNRWA act as if the organization will suffer a harsh financial blow. It won’t—at least not in the short term. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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PODCAST: Overcoming America’s Nuclear Energy Challenges w/ John Deutch

Despite initial optimism about nuclear energy in the fight against climate change, recent setbacks have dampened expectations for rapid nuclear energy expansion in the United States. America today faces significant hurdles in extending the operational lifespan of its existing nuclear reactors, reducing construction costs, and fostering investment in new nuclear technologies.

On this episode, Jacob Heilbrunn speaks with John Deutch, an emeritus Institute Professor at MIT who has served as director of energy research, deputy secretary of energy, deputy secretary of defense and director of central intelligence in the Clinton administration. Deutch recently wrote a piece for The National Interest titled "COP28’s Nuclear Energy Promise Is Still a Long Way Off ([link removed]) ." Listen now on Apple ([link removed]) , Spotify ([link removed]) , or wherever you get your podcasts.
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