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The New Geopolitics

The New Geopolitics

Browse policy-relevant briefs on how new alignments between nations are giving rise to new tensions and opportunities.
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American Exceptionalism Beyond Western Europe

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Mark Lambert and Kiyoteru Tsutsui in conversation.

Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive but Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert

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How War is Reshaping the Arab World

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Defense Tech Revolution Demands New Alliance Strategies

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An Iranian flag is planted in the rubble of a police station, damaged in airstrikes on March 3, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Caption An Iranian flag is planted in the rubble of a police station, damaged in airstrikes on March 3, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. | Photo credit Getty

Seven Things to Know About the U.S.-Israel Campaign in Iran

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U.S. Competition with China is Shaping the Global Political Landscape

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