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** DIGITAL
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** Israel Trying to Drag US Into Another War With Iran
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

War Room with Steve Bannon, 8/26/25

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** Why the Global South Won’t Quit Russia
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By Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Foreign Policy, 9/1/25

For rising states with expanding ambitions, three great powers are preferable to two.

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** Gaza: Civilian Death Toll Outpaces Other Modern Wars
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By Non-Resident Fellow Neta Crawford

The Conversation, 8/27/25

Figures from a classified Israeli military intelligence database indicate that 83% of the Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza as of May have been civilians.
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** To End the Ukraine War, Recapture the Spirit of Helsinki
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By Grand Strategy Director George Beebe & Research Fellow Zach Paikin

The National Interest, 9/4/25

The Helsinki Accords of 1975 show that an acceptable compromise to end the Russia-Ukraine War is possible.
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** He Faced Down Trump. Now Comes His Biggest Challenge
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By Non-Resident Fellow Andre Pagliarini

New York Times, 9/1/25

Mr. Lula is undoubtedly a legendary figure of the country’s past. Now he must convince voters that he can lead it into the future, too.
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** WEBINAR
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** Flashpoint Suwayda: What the Druze Uprising Reveals About Syria’s Future
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Webinar featuring Senior Research Fellow Steven Simon & Nabih Bulos; moderated by Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein

Quincy Institute, 8/28/25
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** Book Talk – The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition
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** DIGITAL
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** Bribes, Kickbacks, and Diversion: Aid in Conflict Zones and Authoritarian Regimes ([link removed])
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Webinar featuring Joseph Windrem, Jordan Kane, & Audrey Bottjen; moderated by Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein

Quincy Institute, 9/4/25


** Trump’s Support for Israel, and the Risks of a New War ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Trends Journal, 9/3/25


** Why Europe’s Sanctions Make an Israeli-Western War on Iran Unstoppable ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

India & Global Left, 9/2/25


** 'Very Real' War Risk by December: Will US Fight Global Conflict? ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

David Lin, 9/1/25


** A European ‘Reassurance Force’ in Ukraine Is a Fantas ([link removed]) y
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

UnHerd, 8/29/25


** Did Ukraine Do It? First Arrest in Nord Stream Attack ([link removed])
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Interview with Senior Advisor Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

TRT World, 8/28/25


** Book Talk: The Collapse of Venezuela ([link removed])
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Webinar featuring Francisco Rodríguez & Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran

Quincy Institute, 8/26/25


** Dr. Strangelove Returns: Palantir and the New Military-Industrial-Digital Complex ([link removed])
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Interview with Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

Keen on America, 8/26/25


** How Think Tanks Sell War ([link removed])
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Interview with Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman & Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

Always at War/ Quincy Institute, 8/25/25


** The Trillion Dollar Pentagon Budget: Boondoggle or Beneficial? ([link removed])
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Webinar featuring Senior Research Fellow William Hartung, Julia Gledhill, & Veronique de Rugy; moderated by Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

Quincy Institute, 8/25/25


** Israel Poised to Turn Iran into ‘The Next Syria’ With Help from Trump ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

World in 10/ The Times Radio, 8/25/25


** BROADCAST
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** The Infeasibility of a Eurocentric Security Force in Ukraine ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

John Batchelor Show/ CBS, 9/4/25


** The Rise of ‘Multi-Alignment’ in an Uncertain World ([link removed])
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Interview with Global South Director Sarang Shidore

CNBC, 9/3/25


** The Russia/Ukraine Negotiations Have Stalled Again; Now What? ([link removed])
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Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Connections/ WXXI News, 9/2/25


** Iran: “E3” Sanctions Decision Complicates Diplomatic Path ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Connect the World/ CNN, 8/29/25


** Populism Rising in EU ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

John Batchelor Show/ CBS, 8/28/25


** Process to Reimpose Sanctions Against Iran Begins ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

BBC, 8/28/25


** ARTICLES
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** President of Peace, Department of War. A New Name Sends Mixed Signals. ([link removed])
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** By Erica L. Green/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung
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** The New York Times, 9/6/2025
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** Diplomacy Watch: The Musical Chairs of Security Guarantees ([link removed])
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By Reporter Connor Echols

Responsible Statecraft, 9/5/25


** Ex-Trump Officials Cashing in on Latin American Tariff Fears ([link removed])
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By Intern Lee Schlenker

Responsible Statecraft, 9/5/25


** Karol Nawrocki: A Polish Euro-Skeptic Who Chills with Trump ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Molly O’Neal

Responsible Statecraft, 9/5/25


** France Plans Risky Military Deployment While Government Is in Tatters ([link removed])
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Responsible Statecraft, 9/4/25


** What's Behind Putin's Nod for Ukraine's EU Membership? ([link removed])
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By Anchal Vohra/ Quoted: Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

DW, 9/4/25


** Why Ecuador Went Straight to China for Relief ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Jorge Heine

Responsible Statecraft, 9/4/25


** Georgia Dream Hopes Trump Is Ticket Out of Geopolitical Purgatory ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Ian Proud

Responsible Statecraft, 9/3/25


** Major Conservative Split Over Israel Spills Out Into the Open at NatCon ([link removed])
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By Editorial Director Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Responsible Statecraft, 9/3/25


** In the Central African Republic, Russia Hopes to Shift Wagner Control to Africa Corps ([link removed])
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By Junior Research Fellow Dan Ford

Inkstick Media, 9/2/25


** Israel and the West Set the Stage for Next Round of Warfare on Iran ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Tipp Insights, 9/2/25


** Major Shanghai Summit of US Adversaries' Sends Clear Message ([link removed])
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By Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Responsible Statecraft, 9/1/25


** The Question of Israel’s Right to Exist Is a Red Herring ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Ian Lustick

Foreign Policy, 9/1/25


** As Trump Welcomes Chinese Students, Schools Cut Ties Under Republican Pressure ([link removed])
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By Bochen Han/ Quoted: Non-Resident Fellow Denis Simon

South China Morning Post, 8/30/25


** Europe’s Iran ‘Snapback’ Is a Dangerous Escalation ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

The American Conservative, 8/30/25


** Why Is Putin OK With Ukraine Joining the EU? ([link removed])
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By Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Responsible Statecraft, 8/30/25


** Diplomacy Watch: Is There a 'Next' for Ukraine Peace Talks? ([link removed])
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By Managing Editor Ben Armbruster

Responsible Statecraft, 8/29/25


** How Triggering Snapback Sanctions May Deepen Iran Nuclear Crisis ([link removed])
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By Ali Harb/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Al Jazeera, 8/29/25


** Are European Powers Pushing Iran Into a Corner with UN Sanctions Threat? ([link removed])
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By Mat Nashed/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Al Jazeera, 8/28/25


** Europe Facing Revolts, Promising More Guns With No Money ([link removed])
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

Responsible Statecraft, 8/28/25


** Europe Just Made War With Iran More Likely ([link removed])
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By Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Responsible Statecraft, 8/28/25


** The Global War on Terror Comes Home to DC ([link removed])
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By Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein

Foreign Policy, 8/28/25


** Why Admitting 600,000 Chinese Students to the US Is a Good Idea ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Denis Simon

University World News, 8/28/25


** Fantasy Plan Has NATO, US Heavily Involved in Ukraine Peacekeeping ([link removed])
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By Research Fellow Mark Episkopos

Responsible Statecraft, 8/27/25


** Trump Looks to Buy Stakes in Military Corps Raising Concerns About Private Contractors and War Conflicts ([link removed])
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By Alex Woodward/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

The Independent, 8/27/25


** Trump’s Doomed Venezuela Militarism ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

The American Conservative, 8/26/25


** Lee and Trump Establish Rapport at Summit, but Experts Say Challenges Remain ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Research Associate James Park

Hankyoreh, 8/26/25


** More US Lawmakers Publicly Blame Israel for Starvation, Deaths in Gaza ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 8/26/25


** Poll: 41% of Americans Say Israel Committing Genocidal Acts in Gaza ([link removed])
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By Contributing Editor Jim Lobe

Responsible Statecraft, 8/26/25


** Should The US Government Take A Share In Lockheed Martin? ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Forbes, 8/26/25


** Trump Administration Considers Stake in Defense Firms Like Lockheed Martin ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Al Jazeera, 8/26/25


** Trump Administration Considers Taking Stakes in Major US Weapons Firms ([link removed])
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By Dave DeCamp/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Antiwar.com, 8/26/25


** Trump Administration Mulls Taking Stakes in Defense Firms Including Lockheed Martin ([link removed])
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By Susan Heavey & Mike Stone/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Reuters, 8/26/25


** Trump Says He Hopes to Meet DPRK's Top Leader This Year ([link removed])
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By Zhao Huanxin/ Quoted: Non-Resident Fellow Stephen Costello

China Daily, 8/26/25


** Nord Stream Explosions Linked to Ukraine Military But No One Cares ([link removed])
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By Editorial Director Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Responsible Statecraft, 8/25/25


** South Korea’s Very Good Day in the Oval Office ([link removed])
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By Catherine Kim/ Quoted: Non-Resident Fellow Nathan Park

Politico, 8/25/25


** US Non-Profits 'In the Tank' for Exxon, Chevron over Venezuela Oil ([link removed])
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By Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout & Joseph Bouchard

Responsible Statecraft, 8/25/25


** US Stirring Up More Trouble in China-Philippines Naval Clash ([link removed])
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By Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Responsible Statecraft, 8/25/25


** We Have A Trillion Dollar Pentagon Budget. Now What? ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Forbes, 8/25/25

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