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How Trump Can Benefit from a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal
by Michael O’Hanlon

Trump could leverage the evolving U.S.-Ukraine ties and toughen his stance on Russia to broker peace. He must balance aid, sanctions, and NATO ambiguity towards Putin. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Can Europe and Turkey Work Together?
By Robert Ellis

Turkey has expressed interest in becoming a part of a new European security architecture. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Post-Sindoor, A New Reality for India and Pakistan
by Yogesh Joshi & Harsh V. Pant

India has embraced an assertive strategy of escalation dominance to impose steep costs on future Pakistan-backed terrorism. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Where Does the Energy Transition Go After Eliminating Energy Star?
by Brian C. Black

Eliminating Energy Star and its impartial data on energy-saving appliances means that the energy transition will likely devolve to individual companies. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Donald Trump’s Middle East Visit Hints at Regional Revival
by Jacob Heilbrunn

President Trump’s negotiations with Iran and his ending of the sanctions on Syria are a sign he has embraced the vision of Rafic Hariri. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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