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Jan 28, 2026

Charai for The National Interest: Jared Kushner’s Quiet Middle East Diplomacy

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jan 26, 2026

Chhangani quoted in South China Morning Post (SCMP) article about China modernizing infrastructure to power global financial transactions.

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In the News

Jan 25, 2026

Rich Outzen joins ILTV to discuss Gaza and Israel-Iran tensions

Iran Israel

In the News

Jan 24, 2026

Rich Outzen joins TRT World Now to discuss four-day Syria-YPG ceasefire

Conflict Middle East

In the News

Jan 23, 2026

Tannebaum quoted in CNBC on Trump’s framework for Greenland

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In the News

Jan 22, 2026

Grundman in CNN reporting on defense contracting

On January 7, Forward Defense Senior Fellow Steven Grundman was featured in an article on CNN entitled “Trump threatens defense contractors with restrictions while promising sharp increase in spending,” arguing that Trump’s proposed limits on defense contractors’ buybacks, dividends, and executive pay would amount to an unprecedented form of state intervention. In his view, even if the intent is justified, the […]

Defense Industry Defense Policy

In the News

Jan 22, 2026

Chhangani cited in Reuters on the rapid growth of China’s digital yuan (e-CNY) platform and how it could gradually reduce reliance on dollar-based payment systems

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In the News

Jan 22, 2026

Lipsky quoted in Business Insider on the Justice Department’s probe of the Federal Reserve and the risks it poses to central bank independence

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In the News

Jan 22, 2026

Lipsky quoted in Bloomberg article on the credibility of Trump’s tariff threats

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In the News

Jan 22, 2026

Lichfield quoted in Les Echos article on Europe’s face-saving compromise for Greenland

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