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** September 12, 2026
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Why the US Should Encourage Incremental Arab Diplomacy
by Eric Alter & Bisher Al-Khasawneh

If Washington wants to take a step back from a volatile region, it should encourage and support intra-Arab formations. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Are Local Water Systems Under Threat?
by Sydney Sherry & Ginger Matchett

America’s fragmented, understaffed, and underfunded water infrastructure presents a vulnerable target for US adversaries. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How the US Is Losing Leverage Without Losing Allies
by Muhib Rahman & Nazmus Sakib

US allies and partners haven’t given up on Washington, but they are seeking closer defense ties with each other. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The AfD’s Electoral Victory Is a Tale of Two Germanies
by Antonia Ferrier

To save itself from an AfD government, Germany must ensure its economic dynamism benefits all regions of the country. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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The US Military’s Cyberwarfare Challenge
by Mark Montgomery & Matthew Ferren

Since its inception, US Cyber Command has struggled to find its place within the US military. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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How Three Wars Fast-Tracked Pax Americana’s Decline
by Tanya Goudsouzian & Ibrahim al-Marashi

In less than a year, the Iran War has begun to reveal the contours of the multipolar world order. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Chile’s Right in Power—José Antonio Kast’s First Six Months in Office
by Richard M. Sanders

Chilean President José Antonio Kast has passed key economic reforms but struggled to deliver similar results in policing and foreign policy. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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