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** August 8, 2025
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Is Russia Falling Apart?
by Janusz Bugajski

Messaging from the Kremlin over the last year reveals deep concerns about Russia’s internal unity and stability. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Cutting the DoD’s Testing Office Won’t Reverse US Military Decline
by Mike Fredenburg

The Pentagon needs an independent testing and evaluation office to make sure it develops systems that fit the military’s needs. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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OPEC+ Unwind Opens Door for Trump to Go After Russian and Iranian Oil Exports
by Greg Priddy

President Trump may have a way to go after Russian and Iranian oil exports as a result of OPEC+'s recent decision. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How the DoD Can Easily Save $1.5 Billion
by Elaine McCusker

The US Military must take steps to find alternatives to its wasteful commissary system. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How the Global South Is Charting Its Own Path
by Jeffery A. Tobin

The behavior of developing countries suggests that they do not see a bipolar world order on the horizon. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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