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** March 8, 2025
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PODCAST: Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Shake-Up
feat. Antonia Ferrier

President Trump has thrown another curveball into global politics, seemingly reversing course on Ukraine negotiations and threatening new sanctions on Russia in a Truth Social post—just as he hints at potential diplomatic talks with Tehran. In this episode, Jacob Heilbrunn speaks with long-time Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier to discuss the ramifications of the administration's unpredictability. Listen to it here ([link removed]) .
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The U.S.-Europe Partnership Can’t Be Replaced
by Kaush Arha

Despite heated rhetoric and shifting priorities, the transatlantic alliance between the United States and Europe remains the foundation of global stability. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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With Iran, Vladimir Putin Is Both Arsonist and Firefighter
by Ilan Berman

The new White House’s penchant for deal-making provides an opportunity for Russia to improve its position still further—by offering itself up as a diplomatic intermediary between Washington and Tehran. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Is a New Middle East Forming?
by Alexander Langlois

While the region remains a powder keg in many ways, it is clear that regional elites are ready to focus on cooperation and development. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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China Could Build an “Island Chain” Around America
by James Holmes

Mounting a standing presence in America’s backyard could pay handsome returns on a modest Chinese investment. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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