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Is Europe Ready for a New Era of Russian Dirty Tricks?
After the Kremlin’s failure in Ukraine, Putin’s new plan aims westward.
Why Iceland Might Finally Join the EU
The Nordic country has long evaded the bloc. After a referendum on Saturday, that might change. 
Why Iran Might Escalate
As Trump’s economic warfare takes its toll, Tehran will be tempted to go on the offensive in search of greater leverage
The U.K. Is Falling for Palantir’s Salesmanship
Fantasy, not practicality, is driving bad deals.
Asia-Pacific
Ditching Chinese Rare Earths Is Hard. Just Ask Japan.
China
China’s Leaders Go on a Summer Retreat
Europe
Ukrainians Skeptical as Former Defense Minister Pushes for Elections
Middle East & Africa
Mike Huckabee Reckons With the Disturbing Reality of Settler Violence
Americas
Peacemaking Is Power Politics Again
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A new survey reveals a preference for the U.S. president’s transactional approach.
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How China’s Rise Upended Climate Politics
As the West debated a green energy future, Beijing was building it.
The U.S.-Israel Alliance Isn’t Special Anymore
A joint war against Iran might be its apex.
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The Western Myth of Russian Greatness
There is a long history of foreigners idealizing Russia and exaggerating its power.
How a U.S. Ground Operation in Iran Could Unfold
Military experts said limited raids could happen, but a large-scale invasion is unlikely.
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Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party lawmakers make the victory sign after voting on a bill offering limited amnesty for Kurdish PKK militants at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara. Has Turkey Really Resolved Its Kurdish Question?
Aliza Marcus’s “Resurgence and Revolution” sheds light on the past and future of the Kurdish cause.
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Front cover of the book "The Best and the Brightest" by David Halberstam. The dark blue cover features a review quote at the top above an emblem of the United States presidential seal. To the right, a red starburst graphic reads "The #1 New York Times Bestseller." Below, the title is written in large yellow text flanked by two small white stars, with the author's name printed inside a red section at the bottom. -
The book cover for "Inflection Point" features a cream-colored center section framed by dark teal bands at the top and bottom. In the center, black-and-white portraits of two men face each other in profile and three-quarter views. The main title, "Inflection Point," is displayed above the subtitle, "Biden, Trump, and the Future World Order," with the author's name, "THOMAS WRIGHT," printed below. "PENGUIN SPECIALS" appears inside a decorative badge at the top, and "LOWY INSTITUTE" is printed in bold white text along the bottom.
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"UNGROUNDING: The Architecture of Genocide" by Eyal Weizman, featuring three horizontal layered images of mounds of dirt, excavated earth, and dark soil -
The front cover of a book titled "On the Psychology of Military Incompetence" by Norman F. Dixon. The cover illustration features a profile silhouette of a military officer wearing a red and black peaked cap, overlaid with intricate illustrations of soldiers, military vehicles, and historical figures.
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For the foreseeable future, successful statecraft will depend on hedging.
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