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  The China-Central Asia Crossroads

  The Center for the National Interest is pleased to invite you to the fifth in a monthly series of expert discussions organized by the Center’s Central Asia Connectivity Project. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, July 25 at 10:00 AM EDT. The Chinese and Central Asian peoples have interacted for more than two

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  Israeli Politics Amid Regional Turmoil

  As the Biden administration pushes for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and prepares for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington next week, several factors threaten to undermine Israel’s right-leaning coalition. These include nationalist parties opposing a ceasefire absent the total defeat of Hamas, a recent judicial decision on compulsory military service for the ultra-orthodox,

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  New Energy Geopolitics: Global Transition, Clean Tech Arms Race, or Trade Wars?

  The geopolitical landscape is more turbulent than ever in a world marked by rapid changes in energy policies and technologies. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2023 World Energy Outlook highlights significant shifts in global energy systems driven by geopolitical tensions, fragile energy markets, and rapid advancements in clean technology. Clean energy adoption is accelerating, with

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  Great Power Rivalry Over Africa

  As Russia and China strive to expand their reach and influence in Africa, America faces mounting challenges in the region, including in Niger, where it has begun to withdraw its forces stationed at an airbase near Agadez—an installation that cost $100 million to construct. On June 13, the Center for the National Interest hosted two

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  Iran in the Wake of President Raisi’s Demise

  Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash earlier this month, Iran is preparing for an election on June 28 to choose a successor. This choice could have implications for the succession to Iran’s 85-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, given that Raisi was considered a contender for that role. Who

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