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** April 24, 2025
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Ceding Crimea Will Cede Eurasia
by Kaush Arha

A Russian Crimea could cut off American and European access to Central Asia, while benefiting China. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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EIA Cuts Threaten the U.S. Energy Transition
by Brian C. Black

EIA cuts could undermine the data backbone of U.S. energy policy and hinder the transition to clean power. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Rise of Russia’s African Empire
by Zineb Riboua

Africa is no longer a peripheral arena—it’s becoming a central platform for Moscow’s global strategy. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Power Play: Navigating Energy Demand in America’s Grand Strategy
by Nikolas K. Gvosdev & Adrian Kranz

As the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution, energy demand needs to continue to play a role in America’s grand strategy. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Pentagon “Meltdown”: Will Donald Trump Dump Pete Hegseth?
by Jacob Heilbrunn

The discovery of a second unauthorized Signal chat and a staff purge leaves the Secretary of Defense on shaky ground. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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