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Economic Growth
Big Tech urges Congress to pass SPEED Act for AI infrastructure reform

Big Tech firms, including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, are advocating for Congress to expedite AI infrastructure permits.

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Infrastructure Investment
China's Focus on Economic Power and Unmanned Systems in Global Strategy

China's leaders view strategic advantage through economic power, not just military. Breaking Defense explores this shift.

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Infrastructure Investment
Iraq: A Geopolitical Battleground for US and China Investments

Iraq is a key battleground in US-China geopolitics, holding vast oil reserves and strategic ties. Its future hinges on leveraging both nations' investments effectively.

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Infrastructure Investment
High Debt Levels Signal Future Financial Crises, Ignored by Trump

In "This Time Is Different," Rogoff and Reinhart highlight high public debt as a key indicator of financial crises.

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Infrastructure Investment
Reduced DoD Reimbursements Risk Undermining University Defense Research

A proposed cap on reimbursements for university defense research may undermine the US military's technological edge.

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Infrastructure Investment
US Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens China's Middle East Ties

US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict may escalate tensions, threatening China's strategic interests in the region.

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Economic Growth
America-China Rivalry in Latin America: Competing for Influence and Power

Despite the intense U.S.-China rivalry in Latin America, the region's future shouldn't hinge on choosing one winner.

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Infrastructure Investment
China Criticizes U.S. "Coercion" as Panama Ends Key Infrastructure Deal

China criticizes U.S. "coercion" as Panama drops a key agreement with Beijing amid U.S. pressure over the canal.

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Infrastructure Investment
US-Gulf Energy Relations: Infrastructure, Fuel, and Strategic Shifts

US-Gulf relations face challenges on energy infrastructure, balancing US interests with Gulf aspirations and multipolar trends.

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Infrastructure Investment
Navigating U.S.-China Competition: Strategic Recommendations Ahead

"The U.S. must balance urgent trade issues with a long-term strategy to maintain competitiveness with China."

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