Iranian officials have confirmed that the country’s nuclear infrastructure suffered extensive damage following recent airstrikes launched by the United States. The attack targeted multiple facilities linked to Iran’s nuclear program, …
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Iran in the Crosshairs: A Cry for Justice in an Age of Fire
June 22, 2025, will be remembered by many Iranians not for what was said, but for what was lost. In the early hours, U.S. stealth bombers carried out precision strikes …
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Global SecurityInternational PoliticsMiddle East AffairsNuclear DiplomacyU.S. Foreign Policy
US Sends New Nuclear Deal Proposal to Iran Amid Rising Uranium Tensions
In a high-stakes diplomatic overture, the United States has officially submitted a new nuclear deal proposal to Iran, raising the possibility of renewed negotiations amid an alarming increase in Iran’s …
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Arctic StrategyEnergy SecurityGeopoliticsU.S. Foreign PolicyU.S.-Japan Relations
The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska in Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance
by Li Liby Li LiAlaska, the 49th state of the United States, is rapidly gaining geostrategic significance as tensions rise in the Arctic and the Northwest Pacific. Amid increasing cooperation between China and Russia, …
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The US and China Are Finally Talking. Why Now?
by Li Liby Li LiIn a surprising turn of events, after over a year of escalating trade tensions and fiery rhetoric, the United States and China have finally come to the negotiation table. On …
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Is a Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Slipping Away From Trump?
As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate the region, the possibility of a ceasefire seems increasingly remote. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy to the Middle …
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Game On: Opportunities for Euro-Atlantic Strategic Stability and Arms Control
The ongoing war in Ukraine has marked a significant turning point for Euro-Atlantic security, setting the stage for the future of arms control and strategic stability in the region. As …
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Shifting U.S. Opinions on the Russia-Ukraine War: Partisan Divides and Evolving Perspectives
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to influence global politics, particularly in the United States, where public opinion has sharply divided along partisan lines. In this blog post, we explore the …
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Averting Unconstrained Nuclear Risks with Russia: The Impending New START Expiry
The looming expiration of the New START Treaty next February marks a critical juncture for nuclear arms control between the United States and Russia. While the treaty has been instrumental …
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U.S. Views on Israel-Hamas War Under Trump
As President Donald Trump enters his second term, the U.S. public’s views on Israel and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war remain deeply divided. With Trump’s approach to foreign policy and his …