Biden's decision on the Nippon Steel deal, the next steps in missile defense, and more.

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** January 4, 2025
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Joe Biden’s Shocking Decision to Block the Nippon Steel Deal
by Paul J. Saunders

The White House's concerns about foreign ownership would be considerably more persuasive if a Russian steel company, NLMK, did not already own three sites in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Next Steps in Missile Defense
by Richard Weitz

As Chinese and Russian hypersonic missile programs zoom ahead, U.S. defenses are lagging. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Five Insights for 2025
by Victor Liakh

The new year will prove to be a pivotal one for the future of democracy. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The U.S. Took Heat for Its ICJ Climate Stance. But It Was Right.
by Ethan Brown

The ICJ can only offer symbolism and fresh rhetoric for "America bad" rallying cries that undermine productive climate efforts. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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After Assad, Are the Houthis Next?
by Ari Heistein & Nathaniel Rabkin

Syria’s ousting of the Assad regime increases the opportunities for Houthi forces in Yemen to take advantage of regional instability. Will they take the chance? Read it here ([link removed]) .

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