On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This comprehensive piece of legislation introduces significant changes to U.S. tax policy, social …
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U.S. PolicyCritical Minerals and ResourcesEnergy PolicyEnvironmental PolicyGlobal EconomyMining & Minerals
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Aerospace SecurityGlobal SecurityMissile DefenseStrategic DeterrenceU.S. Defense Strategy
The Future of U.S. Defense and Strategic Deterrence
On May 20, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled the ambitious Golden Dome Initiative, a state-of-the-art defense system set to revolutionize the United States’ approach to missile defense. In a press …
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Food SecurityGeopoliticsGlobal AffairsMigration & RefugeesNational SecurityU.S. Foreign Policy
Is Food Security a Matter of National Security?
by Li Liby Li LiIn today’s interconnected world, the question of whether food security is a matter of national security is more urgent than ever. On the surface, food security may seem like a …
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Defense & SecurityInternational RelationsMilitary StrategyPost-War ReconstructionTechnology & WarfareUkraine
The Future of Ukraine’s Military: Fewer Soldiers, More Drones
As Ukraine looks ahead to post-war military restructuring, several critical trends are reshaping its defense strategy. While negotiations and potential ceasefire talks continue to unfold, Kyiv faces a difficult balancing …
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Australian PoliticsElections and DemocracyGeopoliticsInternational RelationsU.S.-Australia Relations
What’s at Stake in This Year’s Australian Election?
As Australia prepares for its federal election on May 3, 2025, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With the Australian Labor Party (ALP) currently in power under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, …
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Foreign PolicyGlobal SecurityTrade and TariffsU.S. PoliticsU.S.-China Relations
Negative Views of China Have Softened Slightly Among Americans
Over the years, China has been seen as one of the major global adversaries by a significant portion of the U.S. public. Tensions between the two nations have escalated due …
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Economics and TradeGeopoliticsGlobal EconomyGlobal ManufacturingInnovation PolicyNational SecurityU.S.-China RelationsWorld Innovation
Beyond Tariffs: What the U.S. Can Learn from China’s Industrial Playbook
As the U.S. government continues to grapple with the complexities of its trade relationship with China, the Trump administration has sought to rejuvenate domestic industries by imposing tariffs on foreign …