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** October 18, 2025
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The Next Wave of Nuclear Proliferation?
by Andreas Umland

For smaller powers, the Russia-Ukraine War’s lesson may be that their security will depend on nuclear deterrence. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Latin America’s Growing Role in Critical Minerals
by Scott B. MacDonald & Brett Shearing

Chinese clean energy dominance and AI-driven energy demand are reshaping global power dynamics, putting Latin America at the center of US–China competition for critical minerals. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Sentinel and the Future of the ICBM Force
by Stephen Cimbala & Lawrence J. Korb

The continued extension of the Minuteman III system calls for a rethinking of the venerable US strategic nuclear triad. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Ukraine’s Drone War Over the Black Sea Is Heating Up
by David Kirichenko

Ukraine’s naval drones have sunk warships, hit oil terminals, and even downed Russian helicopters and fighter jets over the Black Sea. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Will Zohran Mamdani Hurt the Democrats in 2028?
by Robert Silverman

A left-wing mayor in New York City could create difficulties for future Democratic presidential candidates. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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