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** July 26, 2025
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Can the DFC Compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
by Jack Moriarty & Jim Sorenson

Reauthorizing the DFC with an employee ownership focus could counter China’s influence, empower workers in developing nations, and align US foreign investment with long-term economic self-sufficiency goals. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Russia’s Energy War Is Still Working—and the West Should Pay Attention
By Armen Agas & Tom Cutler

Moscow’s wartime oil adaptations in the wake of Russia’s energy war reveal a great deal about building resilient energy systems. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Burning the Army’s Bridge to America
by Alia Awadallah

Cutting the Army’s civilian aide program will only erode public trust in the military. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Why Azerbaijan Is Turning Away from Moscow
by Taras Kuzio

Azerbaijani-Russian relations face their worst crisis in decades, fueled by geopolitical rivalry, energy competition, media warfare, and Russia’s aggression, culminating in a deadly airliner incident and deep diplomatic fractures. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Has the United States Turned Towards Ukraine?
by Andreas Umland

The change in Trump’s rhetoric vis-à-vis Russia has so far meant very little. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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