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** The New Age Militarists
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

The Nation, 3/21/25

By all means, let’s unite around a common purpose. But that purpose shouldn’t be a supposedly more efficient way to build killing machines.
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** Trump-Putin Call Is a Positive Step Towards Peace
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Unherd, 3/12/25

The much-heralded call has not produced a breakthrough in the Ukraine peace process, but it may have advanced it.
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** The Unfinished Mission: Afghan SIV Partners, U.S. Veterans, and the Legacy of War
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Featuring Shawn VanDiver, Rahmat Mokhtar, and Jessica Bradley Rushing, moderated by Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein

Quincy Institute, 3/18/25
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** Broad Daylight
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Interview with Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

The Signal, 3/16/25

How common is the corruption of public officials in the U.S.? A closer look at what America’s “authoritarian friends” from the Persian Gulf are doing in Washington, D.C.
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** Southeast Asia Will Be Challenged by Trump 2.0
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By Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Fulcrum, 3/19/25

Deeper intra-ASEAN coordination could help the region cope amidst uncertainties surrounding Trump’s foreign policy.
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** UPCOMING EVENTS
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** WEBINAR
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** Can Europe Rearm and Improve Relations with Russia at the Same Time?
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Tuesday, March 25, 12:00-1:00 PM ET

Featuring Non-Resident Fellow Almut Rochanowski, Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven, Jeremy Shapiro, & Martin Quencez; moderated by Research Fellow Zach Paikin
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** ARTICLES
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** New Trump Order Slashes Red Tape for Foreign Weapons Deals ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung & Junior Research Fellow Nick Cleveland-Stout

Responsible Statecraft, 3/22/25


** Trump Could Finally Put an End to Iran-Backed Rebel Group Terrorizing World’s Busiest Shipping Lane ([link removed])
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By Wallace White/ Quoted: Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

Daily Caller, 3/22/25


** Does the U.S. Military Even Know Why It's Bombing Yemen? ([link removed])
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By Editorial Director Kelley Vlahos

Responsible Statecraft, 3/21/25


** How Trump Took Credit for the Gaza Ceasefire – and Then Let It Unravel ([link removed])
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By Ali Harb/Quoted: Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

Al Jazeera, 3/21/25


** How the U.S. Bankrolled Duterte's Alleged Crimes Against Humanity ([link removed])
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By Intern Gideon Pardo

Responsible Statecraft, 3/21/25


** Diplomacy Watch: ‘Coalition of Willing’ Takes Shape, Without the U.S. ([link removed] )
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 3/21/25


** As U.S. Justice Department Shifts Focus From Foreign Agents, Will That Ease Chinese Cases? ([link removed])
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By Bochen Han/ Quoted: Junior Research Fellow Nick Cleveland-Stout

South China Morning Post, 3/21/25


** More Nukes = More Problems ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Responsible Statecraft, 3/21/25


** Ceasefire Collapse Expands Israel's Endless and Boundary-less War ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Paul Pillar

Responsible Statecraft, 3/21/25


** Educational Exchanges Can Improve Ties ([link removed] )
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Interview with Non-Resident Fellow Denis Simon

China Daily, 3/21/25


** Options Narrow to End Fighting in Gaza ([link removed] )
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By Eric Bazail-Eimil and Sam Skove/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Politico, 3/20/25


** U.S.-Russia Talks: The Rubber Finally Hits the Road ([link removed])
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By Research Fellow Mark Episkopos

Responsible Statecraft, 3/19/25


** With Iran Weakened, Can Trump's 'Pre-emptive Escalation' in Yemen Deal a Fatal Blow to the Houthis? ([link removed])
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By Giorgia Cafiero/ Quoted: Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

The New Arab, 3/19/25


** ‘De-dollar’ Diplomacy: Brics Focus on Alternative Currency Stirs Trump’s Ire ([link removed])
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By Khushboo Razdanin & Igor Patrick/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

South China Morning Post, 3/19/25


** Germany's Historic Vote to Amend Constitution for Defense Hike ([link removed])
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By Reporter Aaron Sobczak

Responsible Statecraft, 3/18/25


** Peace, Not Surrender, for Ukraine ([link removed] )
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The Nation, 3/18/25


** The Israeli-American Trump Mega-Donor Behind Speech Crackdowns ([link removed] )
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by Investigative Journalist at Large Eli Clifton

Responsible Statecraft, 3/18/25


** Emergency! Trump's Use of Extraordinary Powers for Tariffs ([link removed])
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By Studies Director Marcus Stanley

Responsible Statecraft, 3/18/25


** Georgia Advances Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Amid Crackdown on Civil Society ([link removed])
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By James Dowsett/ Quoted: Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

OCCRP, 3/18/25


** Pentagon Efficiency Cuts Are Less Than Meets the Eye ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow Bill Hartung

Forbes, 3/18/25


** Too Optimistic? Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal Looms at Last ([link removed] )
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By Junior Research Fellow Artin DerSimonian

Responsible Statecraft, 3/17/25


** Why South Africa Is in Trump’s Crosshairs ([link removed] )
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By Ishaan Tharoor/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Washington Post, 3/17/25


** Iran's Supreme Leader Reacts to U.S. Airstrikes on Houthis ([link removed])
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By Amir Daftari/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Newsweek, 3/17/25


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** New Rule: Budget Avengers ([link removed] )
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HBO/ Real Time with Bill Maher, 3/21/25


** Russia’s Demands ([link removed] )
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

CBS/ Eye on the World with John Batchelor, 3/20/25


** U.S. Threatens Action Against Iran Amid Houthi Attacks ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

ABC, 3/18/25


** Trump and Putin Discuss Measures to End Ukraine War ([link removed] )
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

BBC World, 3/18/25


** DIGITAL
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** Will Europe Fragment and Collapse After the Ukraine War? ([link removed] )
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Glenn Diesen Show, 3/19/25


** Prospects of a Ukraine Ceasefire ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

David Webb Show, 3/17/25


** Paths to Peace in Ukraine ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow, 3/17/25
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