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Apr 29, 2026

A blueprint for a US-South Korea combined multi-domain task force

By Christopher Lee, Ben Blane, and Markus Garlauskas

A combined multi-domain task force would fill a critical gap in the US-ROK alliance’s deterrence and rapid-response capabilities.

Korea United States and Canada

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Apr 28, 2026

Israel and Lebanon are closer to peace than they appear

By Jennifer Gavito and Bianca Rosen

But the two sides still need to arrive at a face-saving compromise on Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s buffer zone.

Israel Lebanon

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Apr 28, 2026

‘A long time coming’: How to understand the UAE’s decision to leave OPEC

By William F. Wechsler

It’s important to see Abu Dhabi's announcement in the context of the growing rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Energy & Environment Middle East

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Apr 27, 2026

Taking the Three Seas Initiative to the next level

By Ian Brzezinski

The thirteen-member-state organization should transition from a loose platform into an operational entity with a permanent front office.

Central Europe Economy & Business

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Apr 27, 2026

Can King Charles’s state visit to the US help mend the special relationship?

By Ed Owen

The British monarch’s visit comes as relations between Washington and London are at their lowest point in decades.

Politics & Diplomacy United Kingdom

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Apr 27, 2026

Three scenarios for the USMCA’s review—and why auto manufacturers should prepare now

By Alex Krutz

Auto manufacturers should take steps to make their supply chains and investments more resilient to shocks resulting from significant changes to the agreement or its expiration.

Macroeconomics Mexico

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Apr 23, 2026

When negotiating with Iran, factor in the regime’s ‘marginal propensity for pain’

By Khalid Azim

Gradual pressure will not work on Iran, so the United States should either deliver a decisive escalation or cut a diplomatic deal.

Conflict Economy & Business

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Apr 23, 2026

From Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik: The evolution of the Three Seas Initiative

By Ian Brzezinski

While there is much to celebrate about the initiative’s accomplishments over the past decade, leaders will also need to make important and difficult decisions in Dubrovnik about how it should evolve.

Central Europe Eastern Europe

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Apr 22, 2026

What Orbán’s defeat in Hungary means for the Western Balkans

By Agon Maliqi

During his sixteen years in power, Orbán built an infrastructure of influence in the Western Balkans to support his political allies.

Elections European Union

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Apr 21, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz closure forces a choice: Ration oil now or pay a steep price later

By Joseph Webster and Reid I’Anson

Instead of subsidizing demand or releasing scarce reserves too quickly, policymakers should emphasize the rationing of scarce supplies.

Conflict Economy & Business
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