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US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites
US and Iran have a long, complicated history, spanning decades before US strikes on nuclear sites **1953: The Beginning of Hostility** The US overthrew democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953, leading to decades of tension and hostility between the two countries. **1979: Embassy Takeover and Sanctions** Iranian students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran […]
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Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world
Why Kissinger would have been a Fortnite champ − and other foreign policy lessons from the gaming world Games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Minecraft can provide valuable lessons for understanding international relations, including realpolitik, liberalism, and constructivism. Fortnite’s battle-royale mode illustrates the concept of realpolitik, where states survive based on accruing power and […]
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The hidden power of cultural exchanges in countering propaganda and fostering international goodwill
The hidden power of cultural exchanges in countering propaganda and fostering international goodwill Cutting funding for cultural exchanges could harm US reputation and national security, as these programs help build relationships and foster international goodwill. The US has a long history of using cultural diplomacy to promote its interests and counter propaganda, dating back to […]
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Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs
Trump’s lifting of Syria sanctions is a win for Turkey, too – pointing to outsized role middle powers can play in regional affairs US President Donald Trump announced that the US would lift sanctions on Syria, a move seen as a victory for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who have […]
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NASA Welcomes Bangladesh as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
NASA Welcomes Bangladesh as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory Bangladesh has become the 54th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines for safe and responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony took place on April 8, 2025, in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital city, with NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro congratulating the country on its commitment. […]
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