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** RESEARCH
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** US Military Aid and Arms Transfers to Israel, October 2023 – September 2025
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Costs of War/ Quincy Institute, 10/7/25

The United States has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the start of the war.

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** Lawmakers Have an Antidote for Washington's China Panic
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By East Asia Director Jake Werner

Responsible Statecraft, 10/10/25

Rep. Adam Smith recently led a congressional delegation with a wild idea: Visiting Beijing and talking to Chinese leaders.

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** The Gaza Ceasefire and Trump’s MidEast Peace Plan
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Washington Journal/ C-SPAN, 10/11/25

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** The Fort Bragg Cartel: A Conversation with Author Seth Harp
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** Quincy Institute, 10/8/25
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Seth Harp discussed his new New York Times bestselling book, The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces with Editorial Director Kelley Beaucar Vlahos.

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** Israel-Hamas Gaza Talks: Will a Ceasefire Finally Happen?
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Interview with Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

The Newsmakers/ TRT World, 10/6/25

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** How Oct. 7 Changed the World
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Interview with Board Member Stephen Walt

Foreign Policy Live, 10/7/25

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** Ukraine Peace Talks and the Pitfalls of Maximalism in a Multipolar World
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** Preventing Taiwan War: Is Strategic Ambiguity Still Working?
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Tuesday October 21, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

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** DIGITAL
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** Israel Solicits Gen Z Propagandists ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

Deep Focus with John Kiriakou, 10/7/25


** Israel Targeting and Tracking American Christians at Church Services ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

Redacted News, 10/7/25


** Israel-Hamas Gaza Talks: Will a Ceasefire Finally Happen? ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

The Newsmakers/ TRT World, 10/6/25


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** Israel and Hamas Begin Fragile Ceasefire
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

ABC, 10/11/25


** State of the Economy and Public Mood in Wartime Russia ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The John Batchelor Show/ CBS, 10/10/25


** Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire Plan ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Connect the World with Becky Anderson/ CNN, 10/9/25


** Hope for Gaza: Israel and Hamas Reach Tentative Deal ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

Mornings on 2/ KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco, 10/9/25


** On the Second Anniversary of the October 7 Massacre: The Role of $21.7 Billion in US Military Aid ([link removed])
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Interview with Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Background Briefing/ KPFA, 10/8/25


** Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza Is Hopeful but Unrealistic ([link removed])
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By Board Member Thomas Pickering

Al Jazeera, 10/6/25


** ARTICLES
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** Did Qatari Money Drive Trump’s Push for Gaza Ceasefire? ([link removed])
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By Jonah Valdez/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

The Intercept, 10/11/25


** Here’s Another Winner of the Peace Deal: Qatar’s Lobby Machine ([link removed])
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By Caitlin Oprysko & Daniel Barnes/ Quoted: Director of Democratizing Foreign Policy Ben Freeman

Politico, 10/11/25


** Biden’s Team Watches Gaza With Mixed Feelings ([link removed])
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By Eric Bazail-Eimil, Nahal Toosi, & Giselle Ruhiyyih Ewingeric/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

National Security Daily/Politico, 10/10/25


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** Deep Dive: The US Aid Fueling Israel’s Two-Year Gaza War ([link removed])
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By Mohammed Ibrahim/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Inkstick Media, 10/10/25


** Diplomacy Watch: Did Merkel Just Say Euros Provoked Ukraine War? ([link removed])
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By Reporter Connor Echols

Responsible Statecraft, 10/10/25


** Will This Deal Work? Netanyahu Has Gamed Everything His Way So Far. ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow Steven Simon

Responsible Statecraft, 10/10/25


** Coalition Urges Trump To Reverse US Shift Away From Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan ([link removed])
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By Dave DeCamp/ Quoted: East Asia Director Jake Werner

Antiwar.com, 10/9/25


** First Female Japan PM Takes Hawkish Position on China, Taiwan ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Mike Mochizuki

Responsible Statecraft, 10/9/25


** Sanctions Are Strangling Syria’s New Economy ([link removed])
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By Reporter Connor Echols

Responsible Statecraft, 10/9/25


** The Qatar Lobby Takes a Victory Lap ([link removed])
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By Daniel Barnes & Caitlin Oprysko/ Quoted: Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

Politico Influence, 10/9/25


** Trump Very Much Wants a Peace Deal — and Prize— But One Thing Still Stands in His Way: Bibi ([link removed])
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By John Bowden/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

The Independent, 10/9/25


** Europe's Center Is Crumbling as Nationalism Surges ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Ian Proud

Responsible Statecraft, 10/8/25


** Inside the GOP’s Generational Divide on Israel ([link removed])
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By Michael Arria/ Quoted: Senior Advisor Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Mondoweiss, 10/8/25


** Philippines and Japan Signal Defence Pact’s Depth Via Aid to Quake-Hit Cebu ([link removed])
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By Joffrey Maitem/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

South China Morning Post, 10/8/25


** Senate Effort to Rein in Trump War on 'Narco-Terrorists' Fails ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 10/8/25


** US Depleted Its Missiles in Ukraine, Israel. Now It Wants More Fast. ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 10/8/25


** $21.7 Billion in US Military Aid Has Fueled Israel's War on Gaza ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Responsible Statecraft, 10/7/25


** US Has Spent $34 Billion on Israel and Regional Military Ops Since Oct. 7, Report Finds ([link removed])
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By Mithil Aggarwal/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow Willia Hartung

NBC News, 10/7/25


** Europe's Latest Seized Russian Asset Scheme Is as Dumb as Ever ([link removed])
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By Research Fellow Mark Episkopos

Responsible Statecraft, 10/7/25


** How the US Funded Israel’s Wars on Gaza, Lebanon, Iran ([link removed])
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By Justin Salhani/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Al Jazeera, 10/7/25


** Israel Wants to Hire Chris Pratt and Steph Curry ([link removed])
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By Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

Responsible Statecraft, 10/7/25


** The Czechs Choose Peace Over Brussels ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

The American Conservative, 10/7/25


** US Bankrolled Israel’s Gaza Genocide With $33 BN in Military Aid, Damning New Report Reveals ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Middle East Monitor, 10/7/25


** US Has Given at Least $21.7 Billion in Military Aid to Israel Since War in Gaza Began ([link removed])
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By Matthew Lee/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Associated Press, 10/7/25


** War in Gaza Cost the US Over $30B—Most of It Sent to Israel ([link removed])
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By Tom O’Connor/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

Newsweek, 10/7/25


** Gaza Plan: Looks Like Peace, Acts Like Occupation ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Carol Daniel-Kasbari

Responsible Statecraft, 10/6/25

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