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Policy Update: Religious Freedom And U.S. Policy...
With the fall of the Assad regime, Syria enters a volatile phase marked by power shifts, sectarian violence, and uncertainty about religious freedom. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom…
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Executive Order 14312: Providing for the...
In response to recent changes in Syria’s leadership and policy direction, the President has revoked multiple long-standing sanctions targeting the former Assad regime. This executive order aims to support a…
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Executive Order 14311: Establishing a White House...
A new White House Office for Special Peace Missions has been established to coordinate U.S. efforts in resolving global conflicts. Headed by a Special Envoy appointed by the President, the…
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Executive Order 14309: Implementing the General...
The U.S. and U.K. have launched a landmark Economic Prosperity Deal that promises to reshape transatlantic trade. The agreement opens new doors for American agricultural exports, reduces unfair trade barriers,…
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Department of State, Foreign Operations and...
The FY 2026 Congressional Budget Justification for the Department of State outlines a sharp realignment of U.S. foreign policy and funding priorities. The proposal significantly reduces overall foreign assistance and…
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
The 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report highlights both progress and growing global challenges in combating illicit drug trafficking. While U.S. overdose deaths declined for the first time in years,…
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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
The 2025 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report highlights both progress and growing global challenges in combating illicit drug trafficking. While U.S. overdose deaths declined for the first time in years,…
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From Pirates to Power Plays: Geopolitical...
The Gulf of Guinea (GoG) is evolving from a hotspot of piracy into a stage for international power competition and organized energy crime. Once dominated by kidnappings for ransom, the…
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Executive Order 14268: Reforming Foreign Defense...
This executive order launches a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. foreign defense sales process to make it faster, more accountable, and more aligned with national security goals. It directs streamlined…
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Guidelines for National Data Infrastructure...
China’s newly released national data infrastructure guidelines outline an ambitious effort to unify public, corporate, and personal data into a single secure catalog by 2029. The plan aims to build…
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China’s Manufacturing Innovation Centers
A Benchmarking Report for the Manufacturing USA Network China’s Manufacturing Innovation Centers (MICs) are key components of the “Made in China 2025” strategy, aiming to position China as a global…
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Congressional Budget Justification: Department of...
The FY 2025 Congressional Budget Justification for the Department of State and USAID outlines a $58.8 billion request to advance diplomacy, development, and national security efforts worldwide. Key priorities include…
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International Regulatory Cooperation in Agency...
This report assesses how U.S. federal agencies engage in international regulatory cooperation (IRC), especially in the decade following Executive Order 13,609. It explores agency practices, obstacles to cooperation, and the…
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EU Regulatory Actions Against US Tech Companies...
The European Union’s regulatory actions against U.S. tech giants—through laws like the Digital Markets Act, GDPR, and the AI Act—are increasingly functioning as de facto tariffs. While marketed as consumer…
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Chinese State Influence: Tariffs to Tension
This report from Graphika highlights how Chinese state-aligned influence operations are amplifying narratives aimed at undermining U.S. policies and strengthening China’s global position. From spreading criticism of U.S. tariffs to…
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