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** Trump’s Compromise Peace in Ukraine Is a Strategic Opportunity for Europe
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By Research Fellow Zachary Paikin

Politico Europe, 1/19/26

In failing to grasp what lies behind America’s push to reset relations with Russia, the EU risks its chance for global relevance.

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** Trump's Shifting Positions on Greenland and NATO ([link removed])
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** Why Trump Should Accept Putin’s New START Offer
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Foreign Policy, 1/23/26

Extending the nuclear treaty is not about trust—it’s about pragmatism.

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** What Spheres of Influence Are—and Aren’t
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Foreign Policy, 1/19/26

One of the most misunderstood concepts of international politics is back with a force.

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** Iran Protests and Potential US Military Intervention
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Washington Journal/ C-Span, 1/19/26

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** Europe and the Crisis in Transatlantic Relations
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** Book Talk | Retrench, Defend, Compete: A New US Grand Strategy Toward China
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** Trump's Shifting Positions on Greenland and NATO ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

The John Batchelor Show/ CBS, 1/22/26


** Iran: Attack on Khamenei Would Mean War ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

NewsNation, 1/19/26


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** Book Talk | Why Politicians Lie About Trade ([link removed])
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A conversation featuring Dmitry Grozoubinski & Senior Research Fellow Karthik Sankaran

Quincy Institute, 1/21/26


** International Gangsterism ([link removed])
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Interview with Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

History as It Happens with Martin DiCaro, 1/21/26


** Gaza’s Board of Peace and Trump’s Backing of the New Syrian Government Against the Kurds ([link removed])
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Interview with Non-Resident Fellows Paul Pillar & Joshua Landis

Background Briefing with Ian Masters, 1/20/26


** The Truth About Iran's Protests ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Deep Dive with Daniel Davis, 1/19/26


** Trump's Broader 'Board of Peace' May Sideline Institutions ([link removed])
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Interview with Senior Research Fellow Khaled Elgindy

Reuters, 1/19/26


** Trump Invites Countries to Join ‘Board of Peace’ – Permanent Spot Costs $1bn ([link removed])
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By Staff/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow Khaled Elgindy

Palestine Chronicle, 1/19/26


** For the Benefit of Mr. Trump ([link removed])
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The George Galloway Show, 1/18/26


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** From CBS to TikTok, Pro-Israel Ellisons Now in the Driver's Seat ([link removed])
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By Senior Advisor Kelley Beaucar Vlahos

Responsible Statecraft, 1/23/26


** Trump Will Pull All US Troops from Iraq by September: Source ([link removed])
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By Reporter Connor Echols

Responsible Statecraft, 1/23/26


** Two Speeches and a US-Canada Crackup at Davos ([link removed])
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By Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein

Responsible Statecraft, 1/23/26


** Controversial AI Facial Recognition Biz Gets a Pentagon Champion ([link removed])
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By Reporter Stavroula Pabst

Responsible Statecraft, 1/22/26


** Facing Trump’s 'Board of Peace,' Arab States Quietly Weigh Their Options ([link removed])
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By Dana Moudallal/ Quoted: Research Fellow Annelle Sheline

L’Orient Today, 1/22/26


** Israel Boosts Funding to Propagandize Americans ([link removed])
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By Harrison Berger/ Quoted: Research Associate Nick Cleveland-Stout

The American Conservative, 1/22/26


** Meet Trump’s Man in Greenland ([link removed])
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By Reporter Connor Echols

Responsible Statecraft, 1/21/26


** Partitioning Iran Would Backfire Spectacularly ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

The American Conservative, 1/21/26


** The US Military Can’t Fix Iran’s Opposition ([link removed])
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By Anchal Vohra/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

Foreign Policy, 1/21/26


** Trump: We Got a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget. He’s (Kinda) Right. ([link removed])
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By Democratizing Foreign Policy Director Ben Freeman

Responsible Statecraft, 1/21/26


** Why Trump 'Board of Peace' Dey So Controversial ([link removed])
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By Paula Adamo Idoeta/ Quoted: Senior Research Fellow Khaled Elgindy

BBC News Pidgin, 1/21/26


** RIP Amb. Robert Hunter, Who Warned About NATO Expansion ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Eldar Mamedov

Responsible Statecraft, 1/20/26


** Why the Middle East Fears a US-Israel Attack on Iran ([link removed])
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By Giorgio Cafiero/ Quoted: Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

The New Arab, 1/20/26


** With Washington's Help, the Kurds Are Losing Their Grip in Syria ([link removed])
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By Deputy Middle East Director Adam Weinstein & Senior Research Fellow Steven Simon

Responsible Statecraft, 1/20/26


** Phase Farce: No Way 'Board of Peace' Replaces Reality in Gaza ([link removed])
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By Non-Resident Fellow Paul Pillar

Responsible Statecraft, 1/19/26


** We Are All Eurasians Now ([link removed])
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

UnHerd, 1/19/26


** There Is a High Likelihood that Trump Will Bomb Iran ([link removed])
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Interview with Executive Vice President Trita Parsi

The Hungarian Conservative, 1/19/26


** Trump’s Greenland Threats Show Europe Must Prepare for NATO’s End ([link removed])
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By Eurasia Director Anatol Lieven

UnHerd, 1/19/26

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