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Russia and the New Total War
In addition to the immense loss of life and destruction in Ukraine, Russia’s 2022 invasion has forced a reexamination of 21st-century warfare, including its weapons and tactics as well as other tools, such as disinformation. In his new book The New Total War, Dr. Robert (“Bob”) Seely intertwines hard-hitting analysis of Russia’s conduct with personal
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Is Texas Going Nuclear?
Texas is acting assertively to lead new nuclear energy deployment in the United States. It is America’s second largest state by population and economic output, the country’s largest energy producer, and among the top three states hosting data centers—the main driver of the country’s soaring power generation and consumption. The Texas state government is increasingly
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Live Panel | 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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What Is “Energy Dominance”? And How Does America Get It?
President Donald Trump has reordered U.S. energy policy in pursuit of “energy dominance.” In doing so, he has established a new National Energy Dominance Council in the White House, issued an extensive series of executive orders addressing almost all forms of energy as well as the U.S. electricity grid, and declared an energy emergency—a move
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Can Afghanistan Improve American and Regional Prosperity?
The United States’ “America First” foreign policy under the Trump administration has emphasized security, strength, and economic prosperity. However, its approach to Afghanistan has remained narrowly focused on counterterrorism and the return of American detainees. This raises a critical question: Can Afghanistan contribute to regional stability and prosperity in a way that also aligns with
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