The Kremlin is looking to reshape global commerce in an effort to end-run Western sanctions. And in many ways, it's working.
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These Democrats had a chance to put their money where there mouths were on Israel aid and they plain refused.
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Who is billionaire Jeff Yass and why is he keeping these pro-Israel contributions relatively quiet compared to his other giving? responsiblestatecraft.org/jeff-yass/

“These (cases) are just the tip of the iceberg but demonstrate the inescapable truth of how U.S.-provided weapons and security assistance are being used by Israel.” -- Josh Paul this week
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Reducing the flow of illegal drugs into our country – a new goal not previously listed – was rated as a “top priority” by 64% of respondents in this new Pew Research Center poll. MORE Jim Lobe
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Why this week's aid package to Ukraine could be the worst thing to happen to Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org/ukraine-aid-26…

.Eldar Mamedov : The U.S. and EU cannot play a mediary role due to their heavy pro-Israeli bias, but they do need to quietly start encouraging talks between Iran and Israel now. responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-israel-ta…

Unfortunately, no matter what they say, US military aid to Israel is likely to be used more offensively than defensively. Ex-CIA Paul Pillar:
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.Anatol Lieven: Macron’s hope that the supposed threat from Russia will prompt Europe to unite militarily behind French leadership vastly exaggerates both French military power and European willingness to follow France’s lead.
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'Placing American service members in harm's way will not solve the underlying crisis in the Middle East' -- Concerned Veterans for America after staging ground for US military aid pier in #Gaza is attacked this week. responsiblestatecraft.org/us-pier-milita…

After initial celebrations, reality sets in on what the Ukraine aid can, and cannot do. Don't miss this week's #DiplomacyWatch w/ Connor Echols
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If the US military ever had the right touch with the juntas, it's gone now. Instead, growing resentments ended in with Chad and Niger yanking the welcome mats and the military announcing a withdrawal this week.
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William F. Buckley's politics at the end of his life were far more interesting than what PBS would have us think from this new documentary.

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After months of pushing the Biden administration to do more to pressure Israel to change its conduct in its war in Gaza, Democrats in Congress ultimately approved $26 billion in aid for Israel, reports Blaise Malley

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It’s no secret that major defense companies spend millions to influence the US government in hopes of securing contracts and higher profits. What’s less known is that the military has a program that subsidizes these efforts, writes Brett Heinz

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Total military spending by nations reached a record high of $2.443 trillion in 2023. Jim Lobe reports:

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IYCMI: Erdogan visited Iraq this week for the first time in over a decade. Will Baghdad and Ankara finally normalize relations after years of rocky ties? More from Connor Echols:

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Instead of examining where the Western alliance has come up short, a new ISW report is squarely focused on the apparent superpowers the Kremlin enjoys in the domain of “perception manipulation.” Matthew Blackburn

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One of the biggest problems with our foreign policy is that U.S. policymakers remain enthusiastic about a “leadership” role that is ill-suited to current realities, writes Daniel Larison

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ICYMI: After a diplomatic struggle during which service members on the ground were complaining they were being 'held hostage,' the US military has announced that it is pulling up stakes in Niger at the ruling junta's request, writes Kelley B. Vlahos

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