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Is Trump Good for Israel?
Many Israelis celebrated Donald Trump’s election victory and view him as an unparalleled ally. His first term solidified that perception: he recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by moving the U.S. embassy there and brokered the…
May 23, 2025
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Should the U.S. Decouple from China?
In 2024, the total trade value between the U.S. and China was around $583 billion. For decades, China has been a central node in global supply chains and a primary trade partner for the U.S.…
April 25, 2025
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Was Trump Right to Be Hard on Soft Power in the Middle East?
For decades, the U.S. has balanced military strength with soft power—influence through culture, diplomacy, and foreign assistance—especially in the Middle East. Agencies like USAID and media outlets such as Alhurra and Radio Sawa have aimed…
April 18, 2025
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UN Efforts in the Middle East: Helping or Hurting?
Founded directly after Israel’s establishment, UNRWA was established to temporarily assist Palestinian refugees displaced by the war. Decades later, it continues to provide services to almost six million Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank,…
March 14, 2025
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Was Trump Right to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports?
Live Debate in D.C. President Trump recently enacted a ten percent additional tariff on Chinese imports, citing the need to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States and to address the substantial trade…
February 28, 2025
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Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?
Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities are at a critical juncture. U.S. officials warn Iran could produce the necessary quantity of enriched uranium to weapons-grade levels within a few weeks, which it could then use to…
January 10, 2025
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