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Do Americans want a Mar-a-Lago Accord?

Global markets are abuzz with chatter about a so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, the Trump administration’s supposed plan to reorient the United States’ relationship with the global economy by negotiating sweeping changes to the international financial and trading systems. The plan centers on weakening the value of the US dollar to boost …

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Quo Vadis, Serbia? – Analysis

The inauguration of the new US administration has set in motion a series of global developments. Chief among them are efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine and to extend the ceasefire in Gaza. The message from the new US President, Donald Trump – “America First” – …

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Iran Update, April 10, 2025

A Senior Iranian official threatened to reduce cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if external threats against Iran continue. Iranian Supreme Leader Adviser Ali Shamkhani stated on April 10 that Iran could expel IAEA inspectors, halt cooperation with the agency, or move enriched uranium to “safe and unknown …

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10 Things to Know About Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula

The Sinai Peninsula is a strategic land bridge between Africa and Asia. The Sinai Peninsula, which connects the continents of Africa and Asia, has a landmass of 23,000 square miles, approximately the size of West Virginia. The peninsula is bordered by the vital global shipping artery of the Suez Canal …

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Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis

Iran condemned the continued IDF activity in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian president raised theissue in his talks with the King of Jordan and the Saudi Crown Prince. The Iranian ForeignMinistry spokesperson condemned the IDF attacks in the Gaza Strip and called forinternational action to stop them. The IRGC’s Qods …

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Hamas and Turkey: Partners in Terror

Turkey’s History of Hamas SupportBy Jonathan Schanzer Thousands of people rallied at Istanbul’s iconic Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day 2025 in support of the Palestinian cause and to protest Israel. Bilal Erdogan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son, was among its speakers. Bilal spoke of the “martyrs” of Palestine, including …

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