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  Iran’s Proxies and the Risk of Escalation in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

  As the Biden administration seeks to keep the Israel-Hamas conflict contained in Gaza, Hezbollah and Israel have struck each other in limited but escalating ways, with the U.S. encouraging Israel to show restraint. Other Iranian-linked armed groups, including the Houthis in Yemen and the Kata’ib Hezbollah militia from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), have exchanged

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  Debate: Should Washington Talk to Moscow Now?

  As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its third year, the threat of a protracted stalemate looms large. With Ukraine’s summer offensive stalled, Russia’s forces digging in, and the West wavering on financial and military aid, the Biden administration now faces difficult choices. Should Washington pursue peace negotiations with Moscow now, or would such efforts be

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  Center for the National Interest Appoints Paul Saunders as New President

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – January 8, 2024 The Center for the National Interest is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul J. Saunders as its new President. With a deep background in foreign policy, national security, and energy, and a proven track record of leadership at the institution, Saunders brings diverse expertise and a

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  Harry Kazianis Speaks on Fox Business

  A fight between China and the U.S. would be ‘the epic struggle of our time.’ Senior Director of National Security Affairs Harry Kazianis spoke with Fox Business’ Neil Cavuto to discuss his latest piece in the New York Post, addressing the increasing threat to the U.S. from China’s military and technology capabilities. Watch the interview

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  Podcast: Henry Kissinger and His World

  Henry Kissinger and His World | RSS.com Henry Kissinger became the bête noire of the American right and left during and after the Vietnam War era for pursuing what critics decried as amoral realpolitik. On the event of his passing at age 100, what is Kissinger’s legacy for U.S. foreign policy? On this episode, Jacob

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