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** Trump Could Get a Win with North Korea This Time by Taking Lessons from His First Term
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By Non-Resident Fellow Stephen Costello

Quincy Institute, 5/5/25

Trump should learn from the mistakes of the failed 2018–19 U.S.–North Korea negotiations and seize the opportunity for a transformative nuclear agreement with Pyongyang.
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** From Punishment to Denial: Stabilizing Deterrence on the Korean Peninsula
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By Research Associate James Park

Quincy Institute, 5/5/25

A more flexible, proactive, and credible approach to the U.S.–South Korea alliance’s deterrence vis-à-vis North Korea is needed.
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Trump Urged to Take Slow and Steady Approach to North Korea to End Nuclear Stalemate

By Alyssa Chen/ Quoted: Research Associate James Park & Non-Resident Fellow Stephen Costello

South China Morning Post, 5/7/25

China has a crucial role, according to U.S. analyst who says Beijing involvement could allow for U.S.–China cooperation on other matters.
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** DOGE is Wreaking Havoc on Everything—Except the War Machine
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** By Senior Fellow William Hartung
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** The Nation, 5/6/25
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Activities that funnel revenue to weapons contractors have barely been touched—hardly surprising given that Musk himself presides over a significant Pentagon contractor.
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U.S. Invasion of Panama Was First Step Toward the 'Forever Wars'

By Richard Hinman

Responsible Statecraft, 5/9/25

This is the first in a new Quincy Institute/Responsible Statecraft project ([link removed]) highlighting the writing and reporting of U.S. military veterans.
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** Sudan’s Diplomatic Imbroglio
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By Junior Research Fellow Dan Ford

Inkstick Media, 5/6/25

The myriad foreign actors intervening in Sudan’s wars are failing to find peace, and often making things worse.
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** How Europe Should Deal With Trump
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By Board Member Stephen Walt

Foreign Policy, 5/7/25

If Europe wants to preserve its independence and minimize its vulnerabilities, it has little choice but to prepare for a world where the United States is no longer a reliable partner.
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** Book Talk: Russia’s World Order
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** What We Chose Not to See: Pulitzer Prize Winner Matthieu Aikins on War, Power, and Truth
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Monday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 PM ET

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** Whither Trump’s Iran Deal?
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** Book Talk | King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World’s Dominant Currency
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** ARTICLES
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** Can Trump-Brokered Pakistan-India Ceasefire Hold? ([link removed])
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By Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein

Responsible Statecraft, 5/10/25


** Trump Envoy Calls Out Neocons Pushing for War With Iran ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 5/9/25


** Diplomacy Watch: JD Vance Says Russians Are Asking for Too Much ([link removed])
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By Reporter Aaron Sobczak

Responsible Statecraft, 5/9/25


** DOD Clinging to Empty Properties for Money Is 'Out of Hand' ([link removed])
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By Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout & Gabe Murphy

Responsible Statecraft, 5/8/25


** China, U.S. Watch Closely From the Sidelines as India-Pakistan Crisis Unfolds ([link removed])
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By Kushboo Razdan/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

South China Morning Post, 5/8/25


** ADL Takes on Shareholders Questioning Israel Arms Sales ([link removed])
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By Senior Advisor Eli Clifton

Responsible Statecraft, 5/7/25


** Elon Musk Set to Win Big with Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Pentagon Budget ([link removed])
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By Nick Turse/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

The Intercept, 5/7/25


** Iran Mulls Direct Meeting with Trump to Sign Agreement on Principles ([link removed])
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By Laura Rozen/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Diplomatic Substack, 5/7/25


** The India-Pakistan Clash: Welcome to the Post-Unipolar World ([link removed])
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By Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Responsible Statecraft, 5/7/25


** Trump Considering U.S.-Led Iraq-Style Occupation of Gaza ([link removed])
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By Managing Editor Ben Armbruster

Responsible Statecraft, 5/7/25


** U.S. Gaza Pier Op Was More Than a Flop, It Was a Gigantic Hazard ([link removed])
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By Editorial Director Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Responsible Statecraft, 5/7/25


** Why the Pentagon Still Won't Pass an Audit ([link removed])
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By Reporter Aaron Sobczak

Responsible Statecraft, 5/7/25


** Americans Strongly Support Basics But Are Split on Other Foreign Aid ([link removed])
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By Contributing Editor Jim Lobe

Responsible Statecraft, 5/6/25


** A Nationalist Bucks Pro-EU Status Quo, Wins Big in Romania ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Molly O’Neal

Responsible Statecraft, 5/6/25


** Lobby Horse: Trump’s ‘Trillion Dollar' Visit to Saudi Arabia ([link removed])
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By Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

Responsible Statecraft, 5/6/25


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** Does Donald Trump Run the World? Experts Weigh In ([link removed])
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By Jordan King/ Quoted: Emeritus Board Chair Andrew Bacevich

Newsweek, 5/5/25


** How Syria Can Overcome Sectarian Unrest to Rebuild Trust and National Unity ([link removed])
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By Anan Tello/ Quoted: Non-Resident Fellow Joshua Landis

Arab News, 5/5/25


** Israel to Use U.S. Military Contractors in New Gaza Aid Scheme ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 5/5/25


** Tech Bros Go to Washington: Coders Want in on the Kill Chain ([link removed])
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By Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

Responsible Statecraft, 5/5/25


** The Australian Election Wasn’t Just About Trump ([link removed])
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By Amelia Lester/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Foreign Policy, 5/5/25


** RADIO
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** Ukraine: Deal Done ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The John Batchelor Show/ CBS, 5/8/25


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** Can Negotiations Avert War With Iran? ([link removed]) (49:30)
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The Kim Iversen Show, 5/8/25


** After Claiming the Houthis Have Cried Uncle, Will Trump Announce a Nuclear Deal With Iran During Middle East Trip? ([link removed])
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Interview with Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

Background Briefing with Ian Masters, 5/7/25

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