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** May 22, 2025
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A Curtain of Iron Can Contain Russia in Europe
by Maciej Olchawa & Paweł Markiewicz

From Kirkenes in the Barents Sea to Rzeszów in southeast Poland, an iron curtain should descend across the continent. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Why U.S.-Taiwan Drone Cooperation Is Necessary
by Jonathan Harman

U.S.-Taiwan drone cooperation can counter China’s dominance and strengthen supply chains—if Washington exempts tariffs and incentivizes industrial integration and federal procurement. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Decoding Signals About Nuclear Energy from the Trump Administration
by Jennifer Gordon

Signals from the Trump administration regarding nuclear energy do not match the drafted text of upcoming executive orders, causing confusion about the administration’s priorities. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Assessing Indonesia’s Strategic Value for U.S. Battery Ambitions
by Anna Broughel & Selma Khalil

Indonesia’s strategic value means that it can position itself as a one-stop source from mine to precursor chemicals. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Is the U.S. Drifting Toward a Taiwan War with China?
by Ramon Marks

If Washington wants to deter China from absorbing Taiwan it should look to Congress, not the presidency. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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