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The Hidden Path to Regime Change in Iran

Ending the War Can Strengthen the Prospects for Democracy

By Nader Hashemi

 

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The Loneliest Island

Will America Truly Defend Taiwan?

By Bonny Lin

 
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Trump Is Remaking Latin America

The Short-Term Results and the Long-Term Risks of the “Donroe Doctrine”

By Brian Winter

 

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A Better Way to Build AI

America’s Dominance Depends on Getting Local Communities on Board

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