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One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, the landscape of global trade has undergone a profound transformation. The United States, long the steward of the...
Executive Summary The cryptocurrency market has entered a transformative phase in 2026, marked by unprecedented institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the maturation of digital assets into...
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The “Absurd” Idea That Isn’t: Why 2026 is Different When Donald Trump first proposed buying Greenland in 2019, the diplomatic salons of Copenhagen and Brussels erupted...
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While 123 million people were forcibly displaced in 2024—the highest number on record—global cooperation metrics held remarkably steady. This paradox lies at the heart of the...
An evidence-based analysis of how natural resources intersect with state capacity and international relations In early January 2026, the United States took unprecedented action in Venezuela,...