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Why Is Armenia so Close to Russia and Iran?

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Foreign Policy
Daniel W. Drezner

The small Caucasus country challenges the idea that the world is splitting into democratic and autocratic camps, Dan Drezner argues.

Russian Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
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Global Politics

Disastrous Education Policy Rollout Drives Yoon's Approvals Lower

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NK News
Karl Friedhoff

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol continues to see his approval ratings sink, with all age groups 18-69 now disapproving according to the latest poll.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks at a Korean Memorial Day ceremony at the Seoul National cemetery on June 06, 2022.
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Global Politics

Turkey: Difficult to Live with, Nearly Impossible to Live without

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

Despite President Erdoğan's status as a complicated ally, Turkey's strategic importance to NATO is clear, argues Ivo Daalder.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sits in front of a row of Turkish flags.
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Global Politics

Takeaways from Pelosi's Trip to Taiwan

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
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US Foreign Policy

World Review: Russia, China, and the Battle for Global Dominance

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

In lieu of a new World Review, Ivo Daalder talks with Catherine Ashton, Robert Kagan, and Kishore Mahbubani about Russia and China’s efforts to counter US power.

Against a backdrop of Russian and Chinese flags, Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of a joint press briefing in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
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Global Politics

Pelosi: Washington Will Not Abandon Taiwan

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Al Hurra
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins Al Hurra to discuss Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and how this visit could impact the US-China relationship.

Matt Abbott speaks in an interview on Al Hurra. Defense and Security

Workforce "Ally-Shoring" Brings Benefits across Borders

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The Hill
John Austin

John Austin argues that a skilled and mobile workforce, as part of a U.S.-Mexico “ally-shoring” framework, can help address chronic vacancies in both countries.

Biden meets with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the White House on July 12, 2022.
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Global Economy

Beijing Ramps up Military Presence in Taiwan

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ABC RN Breakfast
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins ABC RN Breakfast to look at Beijing's responses to Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan visit, including a ramped-up military presence and new sanctions.

Speaker Pelosi visits the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
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Defense and Security

What Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Represents

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Sirius XM Potus
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott joins The Briefing with Steve Scully on Sirius XM POTUS to discuss Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and the effects it may have.

Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
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Defense and Security

Speaker Pelosi Visits Taiwan

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WGN Chicago
Matthew Abbott

Matt Abbott discusses Speaker Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and what it means for global politics on WGN Morning News.

Matt Abbott speaks on WGN. US Foreign Policy