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** May 23, 2026
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Why Pakistan Deployed Troops in Saudi Arabia
by Mohammed Ayoob

Pakistan cannot fully align with Saudi Arabia against Iran. But a resumption of hostilities will narrow its options. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Judgment Behind American Power
by David Cattler

US alliances depend on trust between allies, not just American military might. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Podcast | Moscow Tests World’s Largest Nuclear Missile
feat. Andrew C. Kuchins & Chris Monday

In the latest episode of Russia Decoded, hosts Andy Kuchins and Chris Monday discuss Russia’s recent ballistic missile test. Listen now on Apple ([link removed]) , Spotify ([link removed]) , or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Will the Iran War Trigger an Economic ‘Polycrisis’?
by Ali Ahmadi

The continuous parade of global economic crises is straining markets and compounding government debt. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The US-China Summit Signals a Potential Shift in US AI Policy
by Kevin Frazier

As Washington and Beijing consider cooperation on AI safety, the United States must pursue transparency and risk reduction without undermining its technological leadership. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Has the US ‘Lost’ the Arab World?
by Dania Arayssi & Faysal Itani

Arab nations now view China as a more responsible upholder of international law than the United States. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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America Doubles Down on a New Nuclear Energy Future
by Daniel Poneman

President Trump’s 2025 nuclear executive orders aim to rebuild America’s nuclear fuel cycle, restore export competitiveness, and reclaim leadership in global nuclear energy. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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