Global Hotspots: Unpacking the U.S./Iran Ceasefire Deal
This week, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for a ceasefire and two...
Global Hotspots: 2025 in Review
A global adaptation to a new strategic environment will define 2026, driven by the White House’s approach to international relations. Though Washington will continue pursuing de-escalation in select conflict zones, the year ahead will be marked by persistent geopolitical frictions, intensifying hybrid competition, and acute humanitarian pressures. New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy · […]
A global adaptation to a new strategic environment will define 2026, driven by the White House’s approach to international relations. Though Washington will continue pursuing de-escalation in select conflict zones, the year ahead will be marked by persistent geopolitical frictions, intensifying hybrid competition, and acute humanitarian pressures.
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