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For nearly a century, America’s defense industrial strength yielded a subtle benefit: influence as the world’s security guarantor of choice. But the system that once anchored partner access to U.S. weaponry is now an obstacle. Modern statecraft — the interplay of industry, diplomacy, and defense — r

We calculate the drag on growth from fitful presidential policymaking

Pope Leo takes the Vatican where Francis could not.

Gold advanced after officials signaled the US was nearing a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows, easing inflation fears.

Qalibaf reelected as Iran's parliament speaker, Fars says Reuters

European shares advanced as oil declined, with the US and Iran inching toward a deal to end the nearly-three-month war. Italian stocks notched a fresh record.

Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent Reuters

ADB to provide $5 billion to Bangladesh as economic pressures mount Reuters

Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran, sources say Reuters

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