Publications
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Everyone Will Be Disappointed With the Day After in Gaza
In this report, we take a fresh look at the problem of what Gaza will look like after the war. A lot of people have written about the topic, mostly with unrealistic expectations or false assumptions, and the subject has become a moving target with the parties themselves changing the goalposts. This paper aims to
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Türkiye and the Problem of an ‘America First’ Foreign Policy
In this report, we question the assumptions of the America First foreign policy agenda by looking at the case study of Türkiye. This is a country that is at a crossroads, with incredible changes taking place, both in terms of the domestic political scene and the regional environment. Türkiye is now a pivotal player in
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New Report: How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance
The Center for the National Interest is pleased to share a new report, “How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance: Recommendations to Implement President Trump’s Policy Agenda,” released in partnership with Energy Innovation Reform Project. This forward-looking document outlines how the United States can revitalize its nuclear energy sector to meet rising domestic demand, compete
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CRANK Call | July 2025
CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). July 2025 Highlights Russian Foreign Minister visits Pyongyang as North Korea readies more troops Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made a three-day visit to North Korea beginning on July 12, before traveling
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CRANK Call | June 2025
CRANK Call is a monthly review of developments involving cooperation, and at times contention, among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (the CRANKs). June 2025 Highlights Russia and China condemn Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran but offer limited support When Israel launched military strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and other targets on June 13,
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