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Subject Highlights of the Week @ QI: America's special relationship with Mexico, Israel is starving Gaza, & more
Date July 27, 2025 5:37 PM
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** JULY 27, 2025
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** FEATURED
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** ARTICLE
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MSF Warns of Growing Malnourishment in Gaza

Interview with Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

BBC News, 7/25/25
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** RESEARCH
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The US and Mexico: A Special Relationship

By Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran

Quincy Institute, 7/25/25

Both the US and Mexico could strengthen cooperation rooted in national interests, allowing deeper linkages that benefit the US economy, enhance stability in Mexico, and alleviate security challenges on the border.
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Casus Belli

By Non-Resident Fellow Samuel Moyn

Harper’s Magazine, July 2025

Recalling the origins of the Ukraine War, it is clear that American overreach in the name of emancipatory values dealt those values a disastrous blow: no more can anyone believe in the credibility of American power to advance them, or in its capacity to do so.
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Billions for Weapons, Rather Than Troops, Won’t Make Us Safer

By Senior Research Fellow William Hartung

LA Times, 7/22/25

Lockheed Martin, Palantir, SpaceX and other companies shouldn’t have undue influence over decisions on how much to spend on our military, and what to spend it on.
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** DIGITAL
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West’s Ignorance Fuels a Longer War in Ukraine

Interview with Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Glenn Diesen Show, 7/22/25
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NO NATO for Ukraine Is Key to Jumpstarting Stalled Talks

By Grand Strategy Director George Beebe

Responsible Statecraft, 7/25/25

If Trump wants a 'win', deal with this Russian demand before calling for a ceasefire.
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** WEBINAR
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Getting to a Pragmatic Cuba Policy for the United States

Featuring Non-Resident Fellow William LeoGrande, Geoff Thale, & Joy Gordon; moderated by Global South Director Sarang Shidore

Quincy Institute, 7/22/25
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** UPCOMING EVENT
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** WEBINAR
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** Monetizing Primacy ([link removed])
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Thursday, July 31, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET

Featuring Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran, Brad Setser, & Mona Ali; moderated by Michael Stynes

Phenomenal World/Quincy Institute
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** MORE. MORE. MORE.
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** ARTICLES
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** Diplomacy Watch: Are Kyiv Protests Pent-Up Anger Against Zelensky? ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 7/25/25


** India Appears Unfazed as Trade Deadline With the US Nears. Here's Why ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

CNBC, 7/25/25


** Zelensky’s Power Grab Endangers Ukraine ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

The American Conservative, 7/25/25


** Could Israel Be Planning a Second War on Iran? ([link removed])
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By Simon Speakman Cordall and Mat Nashed/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Al Jazeera, 7/24/25


** European Countries Are Set for Iran Talks, But Expectations for a Breakthrough Are Low ([link removed])
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By Jackie Northam/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

NPR, 7/24/25


** How Close Was Iran to a Nuclear Deal Before They Were Bombed? ([link removed])
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By Ted Snider/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

The American Conservative, 7/24/25


** Trump Is Blasting Away at Somalia With Zero Effect ([link removed])
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By Junior Research Fellow Dan Ford & Intern Zakariya Rahimi

Responsible Statecraft, 7/24/25


** Will Contractor Disgust Bring Down Israel's 'Hunger Games' in Gaza? ([link removed])
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By Editorial Director Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Responsible Statecraft, 7/24/25


** Will More US Missiles in Philippines Deter or Provoke South China Sea Conflict? ([link removed])
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By Jeoffrey Maitem/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

South China Morning Post, 7/23/25


** Are Trump's Aggressive Policies Weakening the Dollar? ([link removed])
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By Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran

Responsible Statecraft, 7/22/25


** The Go-Between: How Qatar Became the Global Capital of Diplomacy ([link removed])
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By Nesrine Malik/ Quoted: Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

The Guardian, 7/22/25


** Marcos Seeks to Seal US-Philippine Trade Pact and Fortify Security Ties in Trump Meeting ([link removed])
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By Khushboo Razdan/ Quoted: Global South Director Sarang Shidore

South China Morning Post, 7/21/25


** Why Trump Keeps Betraying His Base ([link removed])
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By Board Member Stephen Walt

Foreign Policy, 7/21/25


** How Funding Cuts to U.S. Global Health Initiatives Undermines American Interests ([link removed])
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By Junior Research Fellow Dan Ford

Quincy Institute, 7/10/25


** BROADCAST
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** Iran Says Its Position on Uranium Enrichment Unchanged ([link removed](%22trita+parsi%22))
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Interview with Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran

CNN International;, 7/25/25


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What’s Next for Mexico as Trump’s USMCA Turns 5 ([link removed])
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Interview with Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran

The Final 5/ Fox 5, 7/24/25

Germany, France, UK Have No Leverage in Iranian Nuclear Talks ([link removed])

Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

CNBC, 7/24/25


** DIGITAL
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** A Culture of Empire ([link removed])
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Interview with Non-Resident Fellow Daniel Bessner

Always at War/ Quincy Institute, 7/25/25

Book Talk: Iran’s Rise and Rivalry with the US in the Middle East ([link removed])

Featuring Mohsen Milani & Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Quincy Institute, 7/23/25
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