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November 30, 2021 | Emanuele Ottolenghi |

When It Comes to Money-Laundering, the U.S. Is Part of the Problem

This article was originally published in World Politics Review. Excerpt On Oct. 3, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists released 11.9 million confidential files, known as the Pandora...

November 15, 2021 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

It’s Time to Be Honest About Fossil Fuels’ Role in Energy Transition

As soaring fuel inflation turns into a political risk, Biden needs a smarter energy policy fast.

November 5, 2021 | Annie Fixler, Louis Gilbertson

China Consolidates Rare Earth Supply Chain

Peng Huagang, secretary general of China’ State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, confirmed last month that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will “promote the restructuring of...

November 4, 2021 | David May, Jonathan Schanzer

American NGOs Rally Behind Groups Accused by Israel of Terrorism

A battle is raging over Israel’s declaration that six Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGO) are fronts for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a U.S.-designated terrorist...

October 31, 2021 | Zane Zovak |

Will the NBA Stand Up to China’s Bullying for Enes Kanter?

If the United States wants to send a message regarding China not only to Beijing but also to the international community, then America must first stand with Enes Kanter.

October 8, 2021 | Rep. Tony Gonzales, Samantha Ravich

Cartels and crypto

Excerpt If the massive spike in traffic across the U.S.-Mexico border continues at its current pace, total border arrests in 2021 will be the highest since 2000, when nearly 1.7 million illegal border...

October 5, 2021 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

Is Europe’s Energy Crisis a Preview of America’s?

Europe has itself to blame for shortages and spiking prices, but Washington is copying many of its policies.

August 3, 2021 | Richard Goldberg, Orde Kittrie, David May

Analysis of Unilever Letter on Ben & Jerry’s BDS Activity

Unilever CEO Alan Jope sent a letter to major Jewish organizations in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 27, 2021, in an effort to defend the company’s decision earlier last month to terminate...

July 22, 2021 | David May, Richard Goldberg, Orde Kittrie

Double Scoops and Double Standards Courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s

In addition to its classic double scoops, Vermont-based ice cream producer Ben & Jerry’s is now offering a calorie-rich serving of double standards, too. The Ben & Jerry’s brand, owned...

June 11, 2021 | Richard Goldberg |

How States Can Respond If Biden Lifts Iran Sanctions

Republican governors and legislatures have some effective tools at their disposal.

June 8, 2021 | Orde Kittrie, David May

Norwegian divestment illustrates weakness of campaign to boycott Israel

It will be important to see if the blacklist’s impact is boosted by the new UNHRC commission of inquiry into Israeli activities in the disputed territories, which was approved on May 27.

May 10, 2021 | Richard Goldberg |

How Governors and State Legislatures Can Mitigate the White House’s Iran Strategy

A few months ago it seemed that the Biden administration would pursue a more moderate version of Obama’s Iran strategy. Now it’s poised to make even greater concessions.

May 3, 2021 | Benjamin Weinthal |

Iran sought nuclear weapons, technology for WMDs last year, reports find

Findings likely to animate broader discussion about whether US should return to Iran nuclear deal

February 23, 2021 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

Lessons for the States on Energy Security

The recent extended electricity outage in Texas has spurred a sharp debate on how to prevent future disasters in Texas and other states. Much of this debate ignores the fact that few states have adopted...

September 23, 2020 | Tony Badran |

New Explosion in Lebanon at Site That Belongs To Affiliate of Hezbollah

There was a large explosion in southern Lebanon yesterday in a built-up residential area controlled by Hezbollah. The explosion underscores the risks associated with Hezbollah’s de facto control of Lebanon...

July 29, 2020 | Thomas Joscelyn |

Was Nixon Wrong About China?

It might be time to question the conventional wisdom.

July 22, 2020 | Dr. Brenda Shaffer |

Chevron’s Noble buy reflects Israel’s ‘warming’ ties with Gulf states — expert

International energy adviser says deal indicates Israel is ‘no longer a taboo’ in industry over fear of Arab boycott; still, the energy giant may end up selling the Israeli assets

June 10, 2020 | Richard Goldberg |

Europeans Pushing to Boycott Israel Over Annexation Should Think Twice

Calls for economic sanctions against Israel risk a costly collision with U.S. anti-boycott laws, as companies such as Airbnb can attest.

May 20, 2020 | Thomas Joscelyn |

The Naval Air Station Pensacola Shooter Shows That Al-Qaeda Is Still a Significant Threat

We now know that Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani was working for AQAP.

May 14, 2020 | Tzvi Kahn, Allyson Gaines

Obama Officials Support U.S. Unilateral Snapback of Iran Sanctions

When Iran and world powers concluded the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), President Barack Obama and senior officials in his administration repeatedly...