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** March 28, 2026
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This Is Israel’s War
By Mohammed Ayoob
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, International Relations, Michigan State University
Senior Fellow, Center for Global Policy.

President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran arose from a severe misunderstanding of US interests in the Middle East. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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The Cost of Neglecting Energy Security
By Menalaos ‘Mel’ Ydreos
Secretary General, International Gas Union,

Governments must keep gas central to their energy strategy, or geopolitical shocks will continue to disrupt supply, drive volatility, and destabilize the global economy. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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How Georgia Supports Iran’s War Effort
By Nicholas Chkhaidze
Research Fellow, Topchubashov Center

Once a key US partner in the Caucasus, Georgia should be a prime target for US sanctions. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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From Meta and YouTube to AI: Why Platforms Need Limits on Addictive Design
By Jianli Yang
Founder and President, Citizen Power Initiatives for China

To limit algorithmic addiction, regulators should set clear thresholds for how much compulsive engagement AI systems are allowed to create. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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How Ukraine Can Help Donald Trump Defeat Iran
By Michael Lucchese
Founder, Pipe Creek Consulting
Associate Editor, Law & Liberty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky understands that the Iran War is just another front in the war between autocracies and democracies. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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Does the US Have a “Day After” Plan in Iran?
By Eric Alter
Dean and Professor of International Law, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Member, Council on Foreign Relations

What destroyed Iraq after 2003 was not the war; it was the failure to plan for the post-war order. Iran could turn out the same way. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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How to Prevent the Inevitable Collapse of the US Power Grid
By Tommy Waller, Douglas Ellsworth, and Michael Mabee
Waller: President & CEO, Center for Security Policy
Retired, US Marine Corps
Ellsworth: Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy
Mabee: Retired, US Army

To secure the US power grid, FERC must provide strong financial incentives to accelerate deployment of proven protection technologies. Read the full article here ([link removed]) .
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