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** May 30, 2026
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China’s Broad Foreign Influence Operations Need a Broad Counterstrategy
by Audrye Wong

The recent conviction of two Chinese Americans on foreign agent charges underscores the need for a systemic approach against China’s underhanded influence efforts. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Will Belarus Join Russia in the Ukraine War?
by David Kirichenko & Alexander J. Motyl

Whether the danger is immediate or not, the warnings underline a broader reality of the war. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Afghanistan: Iran’s Unstable Land Bridge
by Fatemeh Aman

Iran can no longer take access to the Persian Gulf for granted and may hedge its trade to overland routes through Afghanistan. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Can Syria Be Friends With Both Europe and Russia?
by Ahmad Sharawi

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has sought to open up relations with Europe while retaining the country’s longstanding ties with Moscow. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The Next Front in China’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Is Nuclear Energy
by Saima Afzal

The countries building Southeast Asia’s future nuclear reactors may ultimately shape the region’s technological and geopolitical alignment. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘Decapitation Strike’ on Turkey’s Opposition Party
by Sinan Ciddi

Now seeking a fourth term in office, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is moving quickly to disarm the Republican People’s Party (CHP). Read it here ([link removed]) .
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