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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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Deploying OSINT Solutions to Understand China’s...
China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific—through economic enticement, strategic infrastructure deals, and military posturing—is quietly reshaping global alliances. From checkbook diplomacy targeting small island nations to power plays in the…
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom...
Religious freedom remains under siege across the globe, as authoritarian regimes and nonstate actors alike intensified their repression in 2024. From Nicaragua’s assault on clergy to China’s ideological control of…
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Joint Vision Statement on U.S.-Philippine Defense...
The United States and the Philippines are aligning their defense industries to strengthen both regional security and economic growth in the Indo-Pacific. Through this partnership, the two nations are focusing…
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Global Hacktivist Threats
Hacktivist groups like Dark Storm are blurring the lines between cyber-activism, propaganda, and profit. While they claim political motives—such as pro-Palestinian and anti-NATO stances—their actions often reveal opportunism, including promoting…
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Toward Globalization 2.0: A New Trade Policy...
The era of Globalization 1.0, marked by idealistic free trade and fading borders, is giving way to a more grounded strategy that recognizes geopolitical realities and national interests. This new…
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: February 2025
The U.S. agricultural trade forecast for 2025 reflects a shifting global economy, with exports projected at $170.5 billion and imports rising to $219.5 billion. While grain and feed exports are…
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United Nations: Information on Independent Human...
Since 1967, the United Nations has relied on independent human rights experts, known as mandate holders, to address global human rights issues. These individuals, selected by the Human Rights Council,…
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