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“Government Efficiency,” You Say? AEI Scholars Have Ideas
American Enterprise Institute
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Nov 13, 2024

“Government Efficiency,” You Say? AEI Scholars Have Ideas

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  • James Pethokoukis at American Enterprise Institute writes that the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will act as an external consulting group to the Trump White House, aiming to provide recommendations to streamline government operations by July 4, 2026.

  • The commentary argues that Washington policymakers should examine actionable proposals for improving healthcare, Social Security, and tax reform. These policies emphasize market incentives, fiscal responsibility, and economic growth, as discussed in the AEI report "A Balanced Plan for Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth."
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The Gaza War Has Convinced Russia It Was Right All Along
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Dec 7, 2023

The Gaza War Has Convinced Russia It Was Right All Along

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  • Carnegie Endowment expert Nikita Smagin writes that the Gaza conflict has reinforced Russia's belief in the correctness of its foreign policy approach, particularly in relation to the Western-centric international system.
  • Russia views the conflict as an opportunity to further its geopolitical interests, especially amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Whose Ground Zero? Competing Perspectives of the Israel-Hamas War
German Marshall Fund
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Nov 27, 2023

Whose Ground Zero? Competing Perspectives of the Israel-Hamas War

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  • The U.S. and Europe's pro-Israel stance in the war in Gaza, coupled with their response to Ukraine, is leading to global criticism and a potential shift in international relations, isolating them from non-Western countries.
  • This situation offers autocratic nations like China, Iran, and Russia an opportunity to increase their influence, exploiting perceptions of Western moral inconsistency and opportunism.
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War in Israel-Gaza
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