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Iris Shen

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When The War With Iran Becomes a Political Tool for Both U.S. Parties
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When The War With Iran Becomes a Political Tool for Both U.S. Parties

  Trump pledged a quick end to the Iran war, but the reality is far more unstable. On Feb. 28, 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader…

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April 14, 2026
The Power Behind The U.S.-Japan Alliance
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The Power Behind The U.S.-Japan Alliance

  On March 19, 2026, U.S. President Donald J. Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. They announced a series of…

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March 31, 2026
Privilege for the National Icon: Why China’s Nationality Law Bends for Gold
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Privilege for the National Icon: Why China’s Nationality Law Bends for Gold

  When Eileen Gu glided onto the slopes of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, the atmosphere was markedly different from the feverish adulation…

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February 24, 2026
How Takaichi’s Premiership Redefines the U.S.–Japan–China Triangle
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How Takaichi’s Premiership Redefines the U.S.–Japan–China Triangle

  When Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister in October 2025, she wasted no time signaling her priorities. Within days of taking office, she…

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November 4, 2025
Power ≠ Right: The U.S. Veto and the Crisis in Gaza
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Power ≠ Right: The U.S. Veto and the Crisis in Gaza

  The U.S. veto power, a relic of the post-WWII geopolitical order, allowed it to unilaterally block a ceasefire measure that had broad international support. While…

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October 7, 2025

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“Black and Brown homeowners have fought for genera “Black and Brown homeowners have fought for generations to build wealth through homeownership. We can not stand idly as they are driven out of the city they call home. New York cannot afford to let deed theft syndicates prevail and allow them to undermine the communities that form the backbone of our city and state.”

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“Clarity and consistency are critical for building “Clarity and consistency are critical for building audience-wide political support for military objectives, constants which the Trump administration has been incapable of providing over the last few weeks in their scramble to put together a rationale for the war.”

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“Jack Schlossberg's campaign has already undergone “Jack Schlossberg's campaign has already undergone scrutiny by several political experts, yet we are still uncertain about the future of his political career and how he performs if he wins the race for Congress - which he might, given the notion of parasocial relationships.”

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“This is where Washington’s domestic politics beco “This is where Washington’s domestic politics becomes crucial. Republicans and Democrats are not “using” the war in the same way, but both parties clearly understand its political value. For Republicans, the war is first and foremost a question of preserving presidential authority.“

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“African sovereignty can be classified as an inher “African sovereignty can be classified as an inherently mythic phenomenon where former African colonies are still entrapped in an economically, medically, and politically dependent state in the international world order.”

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