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Why Russia Is Still a Little Skeptical About BRICS Expansion
by Mark N. Katz

While Putin sees BRICS expansion as a tool to counter Western influence, internal disagreements and differing group goals limit its effectiveness as a unified anti-Western alliance. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Secret Ingredient to AI Dominance? Nuclear Power
By Hilary Lane

In the past, the secret ingredient for domination was gold, then oil. Now, in the new world of artificial intelligence, the key is nuclear power. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How War with Iran Would Undercut US China Strategy
by Adam Gallagher

Every military asset moved to the Middle East is one that could be used to deter China in the Indo-Pacific. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Rising Lion, Falling Order? The Israel-Iran Conflict and What’s Next
by Greg Priddy, Jacob Heilbrunn & Joshua Yaphe

​​What might be the consequences of the United States joining Israel’s strike campaign against Iran? Is there a way out? Watch it here ([link removed]) .
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How the Israel-Iran Conflict Is Reshaping the Middle East
by Burcu Ozcelik

The region’s powers worry that an Israeli victory over Iran may come at the cost of stability. A negotiated solution to Iran’s nuclear program remains the best bet. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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