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** January 16, 2025
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Why Senate Republicans Should Reject Pete Hegseth
by Christian Whiton

The Defense Department will face many herculean challenges over the next four years, and Pete Hegseth is simply not up to the task. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Starving the Dragon: Toward an America-First China Strategy
by James Skinner

In anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump’s entry into the Oval Office, Beijing has implemented trade restrictions targeting several American companies. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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What the Latest Russia Sanctions Mean for Oil Markets
by Greg Priddy

The outgoing Biden administration fired a parting salvo of enhanced sanctions at Russia on January 10. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Why Greenland Matters
by Mathew Burrows & Josef Braml

Rather than blustering about using military force, Donald Trump should commence behind-the-scenes talks with the Danish and Greenland governments about basing rights and other agreements limiting Chinese investment. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How to Save International Exchange Programs
by Patrick Duddy

If Donald Trump dismantles the Department of Education, language and cultural programs critical to national security may follow. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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