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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (center) speaks during a Pentagon meeting on April 24, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (center) speaks during a Pentagon meeting on April 24, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (center) speaks during a Pentagon meeting on April 24, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (center) speaks during a Pentagon meeting on April 24, 2025. Global Politics
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Leslie Vinjamuri Named President and CEO of the Council

Vinjamuri joins the Council from the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London.
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New York Times bestselling author Edward Fishman discusses economic statecraft, the topic of his new book.

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