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Emissary
The Murkiness Is the Message

The cement foundation of U.S. federal support for research and higher education is being replaced by sand.

· June 4, 2025
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South Korea’s Presidential Frontrunner Calls Himself a Pragmatist. Skeptics Aren’t Convinced.
· May 22, 2025
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How to Gauge Whether Trump’s AI Chip Deals With Gulf Countries Are Any Good
· May 16, 2025
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The Hope and Skepticism Around the PKK’s Historic Move to Disarm
  • Garo Paylan
· May 15, 2025
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Gulf Leaders Should Be Concerned About Dueling Narratives During Trump’s Visit
  • Andrew Leber
· May 14, 2025
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Trump’s Mistaken Belief That What Happens Elsewhere Isn’t Washington’s Concern
· May 13, 2025
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