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Presidents Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska

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The Next Israel-Iran War Is Coming

By Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Foreign Policy, 8/11/25

If U.S. President Donald Trump caves to Israeli pressure again and joins the fight, the United States could face a full-blown war with Iran that will make Iraq look easy by comparison.
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The Fading of Old Irritants: U.S.–Türkiye Relations in a Post–Assad Landscape

By Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein & Senior Research Fellow Steven Simon

The Quincy Institute, 8/12/25

A more stable and cooperative U.S.–Türkiye relationship is possible — an opportunity the Trump administration should seize.
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Israel-Hamas War

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Washington Journal/ C-SPAN, 8/11/25
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Previewing the Trump-Putin Meeting

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War Room with Steve Bannon, 8/12/25
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Assistance to Taiwan: More Than a “Yes” or “No” Question

By Senior Research Fellow Michael Swaine

Quincy Institute, 8/14/25

It is critical that policymakers carefully assess the nature and form of U.S. support for Taiwan.
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Putin's 'Fundamental Motivator' Ahead of Trump Meeting

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Fox Friends First/ Fox News, 8/11/25
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** Can Trump and Putin Make a Deal? ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Nonzero, 8/15/25


** America, América ([link removed])
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Interview with Non-Resident Fellow Greg Grandin

Radio Open Source, 8/14/25


** Tariffs on Brazil ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

Sunrise on The Hill, 8/14/25


** What’s At Stake at the Alaska Summit for All Sides? ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Inside Story/ Al Jazeera, 8/13/25


** What a Peace Plan to End Russia’s War on Ukraine Could Look Like ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Background Briefing with Ian Masters/ 94.1 KPFA, 8/12/25


** How to Deal with Taiwan ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow Michael Swaine & Senior Video Producer Khody Akhavi

Quincy Institute, 8/12/25


** The Possibility of a New War Erupting Soon Between Israel and Iran ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Background Briefing with Ian Masters/ 94.1 KPFA, 8/11/25


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** Zelensky to Meet Trump at the White House ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Newsmax TV, 8/16/25


** Putin Says Trump Meeting Was ‘Timely and Extremely Useful’ ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Al Jazeera English, 8/16/25


** Russia’s Shifting Dynamics ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

The Sean Hannity Show, 8/15/25


** Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Inside Story/ Al Jazeera, 8/14/25


** Hope in Putin-Trump Talks ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Morning Drive/ NewsTalk 1310 WIBA, 8/14/25


** Putin in Alaska ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The John Batchelor Show/ CBS, 8/14/25


** The Trump-Putin Summit ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

The Vicki McKenna Show, 8/14/25


** Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

BBC, 8/12/25


** Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Fellow Mark Episkopos

Detroit Morning Answer, 8/11/25


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** After Alaska Summit, Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Ukraine ([link removed])
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By Steven Erlanger/ Quoted: Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The New York Times, 8/16/25


** Diplomacy Watch: Battlefield Advantage Will Steer Alaska Talks ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 8/15/25


** Trump and Putin's Dueling Summit Strategies: Analysis ([link removed])
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By Shannon K. Kingston, Mariam Khan, & Chris Boccia/ Quoted: Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

ABC News, 8/15/25


** Trump’s Meeting with Putin Could Determine the Trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine War ([link removed])
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By Michelle Price & Will Weissert/ Quoted: Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

The Associated Press, 8/15/25


** With This Devil in the Details, Azerbaijan Wins ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

Responsible Statecraft, 8/15/25


** Don’t Write Off the Putin-Trump Summit Just Yet – Its Outcome Might Confound Critics ([link removed])
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By Peter Rutland/ Quoted: Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The Conversation, 8/14/25


** On Ukraine War, Euro Leaders Begin to Make Concessions — to Reality ([link removed])
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By Research Fellow Zachary Paikin

Responsible Statecraft, 8/14/25


** The Shift: House Democrats Take Summer Vacation with AIPAC in Israel ([link removed])
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By Michael Arria/ Quoted: Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

Mondoweiss, 8/14/25


** Trump and Putin Will Meet in Alaska to Seek End to Ukraine War. At What Cost? ([link removed])
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By Anna Mulrine Grobe/ Quoted: Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Christian Science Monitor, 8/14/25


** Trump Defense Official Led Thinktank That Spread Lies About Tren de Aragua ([link removed])
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By José Olivares/ Quoted: Intern Lee Schlenker

The Guardian, 8/14/25


** Trump Rolls the Dice with Alaska Summit — But What’s At Stake Playing Putin’s Game ([link removed])
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By Jeff Mordock/ Quoted: Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Washington Times, 8/14/25


** Trump Turns History on Head with Putin Invitation to Key U.S. Base ([link removed])
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By Shawn Tandon/ Quoted: Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

AFP, 8/14/25


** For Trump, Putin Summit Presents the Ultimate Test of Dealmaking ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

AFP, 8/13/25


** Will UK's Populist Surge Challenge Support for Ukraine? ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Molly O’Neal

Responsible Statecraft, 8/13/25


** AP: Israel Wants to Send Gazans to South Sudan ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 8/12/25


** Putin Preparing For New Offensive After Trump Meeting: Zelensky ([link removed])
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By Brendan Cole/ Quoted: Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Newsweek, 8/12/25


** Why China's AI Initiative Is Critically Important ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Denis Simon

China Daily, 8/12/25


** Higher Tariffs On India May Be Driving Crucial U.S. Ally Closer To Russia, China ([link removed])
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By Wallace White/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Daily Caller, 8/11/25


** Nordic Countries Send Message to Trump Over Ukraine Peace Deal ([link removed])
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By Brendan Cole/ Quoted: Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Newsweek, 8/11/25


** Trump to Federalize DC Police, Unleash National Guard on City ([link removed])
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Responsible Statecraft, 8/11/25
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