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November 20, 2025

As the most volatile theater in the international system, the Middle East poses the greatest obstacle to President Donald Trump’s effort to operationalize a U.S. strategy that shifts front-line security burdens onto regional allies and partners. Without Saudi Arabia assuming a far more assertive leadership role, this approach is untenable in the Arab-majority world. Washington’s […]

Daily Memo: New Ukraine Plan, US-Saudi Deal

November 19, 2025

Ukraine proposal. The United States is working with Russia to develop a new plan to end the war in Ukraine, Axios reported. The 28-point...

The Wisdom in China’s Aircraft Carriers

November 19, 2025

China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently entered service, a move some analysts dismiss as irrational in an era of satellites, long-range missiles and...

Daily Memo: Zelenskyy Headed for Turkey, Russia-Syria Talks

November 18, 2025

Ukraine update. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey on Wednesday to push for renewed negotiations on ending the war with Russia. U.S....

On the Global Gen Z Protests

November 18, 2025

Over the past few months, a wave of protests led by members of Generation Z has swept over the world. They have largely taken...

Daily Memo: Explosion on Polish Railway, Iran’s Water Crisis

November 17, 2025

Unprecedented. An explosion on a Polish rail line on Sunday was an “unprecedented act of sabotage,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. The blast,...

George Answers Your Questions: Russia’s Vast Borders, US Intelligence on Drug Smuggling

November 15, 2025

Russia’s Issues Beyond Ukraine Nov. 11, 2025 Question: Why do you conclude with the statement that Russia has neither the ability nor interest to act on...

Guinea Shakes Up Global Iron Ore Market

November 14, 2025

(click to enlarge) After three decades, Guinea has officially inaugurated the Simandou mine, with the first shipment of iron ore expected to depart for China...

Daily Memo: Germany Devises Plan to Increase Troop Numbers

November 14, 2025

Future conscription? Germany’s coalition government has announced a plan to boost its military recruitment numbers that could include a return to mandatory enlistment. Under...

A New Map of the Arctic

November 14, 2025

U.S. lawmakers are reportedly moving this week to formally establish a senior diplomatic role known as ambassador-at-large for Arctic affairs – a position created...

Daily Memo: Pakistani Reforms, EU Funds for Ukraine

November 13, 2025

Big changes. Pakistan’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that will expand the powers of the army chief and amend the jurisdiction of the...

Syria, Gaza and the Shifting Middle Eastern Order

November 13, 2025

Early this week, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, signaling Washington’s intention to recast Syria as the...

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