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How—Not Just Whether—the U.S. Retrenches from Europe Matters
How key NATO allies (France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom) respond to a reduced U.S. security role in Europe will depend on the manner of the drawdown. A phased, coordinated approach would prompt very different reactions than a rapid, uncoordinated withdrawal.
Oct 28, 2026

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Winning the Undersea Knife Fight
A potential battle is brewing under the sea's surface. Critical energy and telecommunications infrastructure is at risk from sabotage and deception, as adversarial and opportunistic geopolitical strategies seek influence and control over critical resources, trade, and core industries.
Oct 20, 2026

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Lessons from L.A. on Transfer Taxes
San Francisco voters have a new proposition on real estate transfer taxes to consider. Aspects of and arguments for the new Prop 1 closely mirror the debate over Los Angeles' Measure ULA, a 2022 ballot initiative that established a similar transfer tax and funding program.
Nov 2, 2026

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