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Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People’s Republic of China

Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying...

The President has extended the suspension of certain tariffs on imports from China, following ongoing trade discussions aimed at addressing reciprocity and national security concerns. This move builds on earlier…

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Implementation Plan 2025-2026 for the Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026

Implementation Plan 2025-2026 for the Arctic...

The 2025–2026 Arctic Implementation Plan builds on the U.S. Arctic Research Plan, outlining near-term priorities that support resilient communities, sustainable resource management, and stronger research partnerships. It emphasizes collaboration with…

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Executive Order 14320: Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack

Executive Order 14320: Promoting the Export of the...

This Executive Order has launched a national initiative to expand the global footprint of American artificial intelligence technology. The “American AI Exports Program” aims to promote full-stack AI solutions—from hardware…

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Executive Order 14316: Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Executive Order 14316: Extending the Modification...

This Executive Order extends the temporary suspension of enhanced tariffs on certain imported goods as the U.S. continues negotiations with key trading partners. Originally imposed to counter large and persistent…

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Policy Update: Religious Freedom And U.S. Policy in Post-Assad SYRIA

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 Revocation of Syria Sanctions

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 Office for Special Peace Missions

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 Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal

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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Big Tech in Taiwan

Big Tech in Taiwan

As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan has become a focal point for U.S. Big Tech companies navigating supply chain fragility and geopolitical risk. This report examines how firms like…

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Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: 2026 Fiscal Year

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

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 Strategies and Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and Beyond

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 Sales To Improve Speed and Accountability

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 Construction

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

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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