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** March 14, 2026
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The US and Israel Don’t Share the Same Iran War Aims. Here’s How They Differ
By Leon Hadar
Former Professor, American University

Recognizing the divergent interests within the US-Israeli relationship is the first step to ensuring a healthy and realistic partnership. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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How the Pentagon Is Fumbling the Nuclear Energy Renaissance
By Will Rogers
Principal, Converge Strategies
Former Senior Advisor, US Army

Pentagon nuclear energy programs must follow NRC licensing if military reactors are to become commercial products that strengthen US nuclear competitiveness. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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What to Watch for Next in the Iran War
By Ilan Berman
Senior Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council

The United States has proved its military superiority over Iran. Whether it can secure Iran’s enriched uranium, protect the Gulf states, and encourage popular protests is a different story. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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Why Donald Trump’s Tariff Wars Are Far from Over
By Milton Ezrati
Chief Economist, Vested

The White House still has multiple options to impose tariffs unilaterally and create leverage for its trade agenda. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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When Tools Become Agents: The Autonomous AI Governance Challenge
By Jianli Yang
Research Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Autonomous or agentic artificial intelligence will create challenges for public trust in the technology. That is why building systems of accountability and safety is essential to AI’s future development. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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How the Iran War Will Diminish Iran’s Role in Central Asia
By Fatemeh Aman
Former Non-resident Fellow, Middle East Institute
Former Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council

As Iran’s energy problems grow, the Islamic Republic can no longer rely on its geography alone to attract investment from Central Asia. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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