On August 25, 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to meet President Trump in Washington, D.C. for the first-ever summit between the two leaders. The meeting, which …
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GeopoliticsInternational RelationsNorth KoreaSouth KoreaTrade and EconomyU.S.-South Korea Relations
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GeopoliticsInternational RelationsMiddle East PoliticsRussia
The Limits of Russia’s Friendship: Moscow’s Calculated Response to the Iran Crisis
by Li Liby Li LiRussia’s relationship with Iran, often portrayed as an unbreakable alliance, has proven to be far more complex and strategic. Moscow’s actions during one of the most serious crises in Iran’s …
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International PoliticsConflict and PeaceMiddle East AffairsNuclear SecurityU.S. Foreign Policy
Iran Confirms Serious Damage to Nuclear Sites from U.S. Strikes, Rules Out Meeting with Washington
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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Middle East ConflictGlobal Conflict & LawGlobal Human RightsPolitical LeadershipU.S. Foreign PolicyWar and Peace
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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Economic DiplomacyGeopoliticsGlobal TradeInternational RelationsU.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China Trade
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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European SecurityGeopoliticsInternational RelationsRussia-Ukraine ConflictU.S. Foreign Policy
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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Arms ControlEuro-Atlantic SecurityGlobal DiplomacyNATO and Russia RelationsStrategic Stability
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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Global PoliticsNATOPartisan PoliticsRussia-Ukraine WarU.S. Foreign Policy
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 …