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Iran Needs the Strait of Hormuz More than Anyone [[link removed]]

In The Free Press [[link removed]], Zineb Riboua [[link removed]] argues that the Islamic Republic’s attempt to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz has backfired, strengthening cooperation between the United States and its partners in the Persian Gulf. She notes that Tehran’s miscalculation has accelerated regional efforts to reroute energy exports around the strait and has weakened the regime’s proxy network. Washington now has an opening to expand regional security and consolidate recent gains.

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Assessing the State of the Conflict with Iran as the US Blockade Begins [[link removed]]

Can Kasapoğlu [[link removed]] assesses [[link removed]]the Iran conflict, arguing that the regime is wounded but still dangerous. Despite the risks, a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is preferable to a ground invasion, Kasapoğlu argues. He says that the blockade is a medium-risk, high-reward option for the United States.

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The Impact of the US Blockade [[link removed]]​​​​​​​

On the BBC [[link removed]], Bryan Clark [[link removed]] argues the countries that have made arrangements with Iran for fuel, such as China, India, and Pakistan, have the most to lose from the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The US Economic Outlook: A Conversation with Pierre Yared [[link removed]]

In a conversation [[link removed]] with Thomas J. Duesterberg [[link removed]], Pierre Yared, acting chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, noted that the Trump administration is working to derisk supply chains and reduce US dependency on China.

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The Strange Case of ‘Highly Respected’ Xi Jinping [[link removed]]

In the Washington Times [[link removed]], Miles Yu [[link removed]] argues the perception of Chinese president Xi Jinping as a respected and strong leader is largely a myth. He contends that, in practice, many Chinese internet users view Xi as a power‑obsessed figure rather than as a legitimate or commanding statesman.

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Before you go . . .

On CNN [[link removed]], Nikki Haley [[link removed]] argues that the Trump administration made a prudent decision to call Iran’s bluff and abandon ceasefire negotiations, noting that the two sides were miles apart.

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