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Global Politics
The Iran war may have been the catalyst, but the UAE’s decision to leave the oil cartel is the culmination of years of geopolitical divergence with Saudi Arabia.
Public Opinion
A 60-day period allowing Trump to wage war without congressional approval expires May 1. How legislators respond could influence the midterms.
US Foreign Policy
With distrust deepening and the Iranian regime still in place, can the United States and Iran reach a deal?
Human Rights
The laws of war were designed to protect civilians amid armed conflicts. Are they still fit for purpose?
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US Foreign Policy
"I think all parties would like to see some regular traffic through the strait," Council President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri says. "The problem is that even if we get there, Iran is still going to have this . . . this incredible tool that it can play."
Global Economy
"It's an important sign of political commitment to follow through with the Canada-Mexico Action Plan . . . to take meaningful steps to growing the bilateral economic relationship," says Council Distinguished Nonresident Fellow Julián Ventura.
Global Economy
"Iraq is so dependent on their exports leaving the Persian Gulf," says Council Lester Crown Senior Nonresident Fellow Rachel Bronson. "I am really worried about unintended consequences."
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