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** July 24, 2025
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Why America Needs Friedrich Merz
by Jett James Pruitt

Germany’s new chancellor is reshaping Europe’s geopolitical landscape, pushing China away, boosting NATO, and strengthening the US alliance. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Every Day Is A Good Day to Repeal the Jones Act
by Paige Lambermont & Ryan Young

Outdated restrictions on internal shipping no longer bolster national security and, in fact, hinder national economic development. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Turbulence on the Caspian Sea: An Overlooked Driver of Energy and Trade
by Ambassador Richard Kauzlarich

Energy and trade on the Caspian Sea remain very important for the region’s, and even the world’s, growth and prosperity. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How to Force Russia to the Negotiating Table
by Corban Teague

Increased sanctions are not a panacea. But they can put meaningful pressure on Putin to begin taking peace negotiations seriously. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Trump Digs Coal, But is it Too Late to Arrest its Decline?
by Greg Priddy

President Trump digs coal (both literally and in a policy-centered way), even as the source of energy is falling out of favor in favor of cleaner sources of power. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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