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The Iran War and a New World Order in Asia, with Rep. Michael Baumgartner

The Strait of Hormuz, China’s rise, and how Asian nations are navigating war across the globe.

June 2, 2026

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How Japan’s Iron Lady Wooed Trump

Sanae Takaichi is copying the Thatcher playbook: Align early with Washington’s conservative leader and use the partnership to stare down Beijing.

October 29, 2025

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