Category: Global Power Plays

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Rubio Shades NATO Allies Who Called Iran War ‘Not Europe’s War’

SOURCE_URL::https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/rubio-shades-nato-allies-who-called-iran-war-not-europes-war/||SOURCE_NAME::Mediaite (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Marco Rubio criticizes NATO allies for downplaying U.S. involvement in the Iran War. His comments highlight the complexities of international alliances and U.S. foreign policy.

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Moscow’s Plasticine Man Comes to Washington

SOURCE_URL::https://cepa.org/article/moscows-plasticine-man-comes-to-washington/||SOURCE_NAME::CEPA (“President of the United States” OR “Vice President of the United States” OR “U.S. Senator” OR “United States Senator” OR “U.S. House of Representatives” OR “U.S. Representative” OR “Member of Congres)

A group of Russian Duma members has arrived in the United States for a significant visit. This engagement with U.S. Congress raises questions about the future of U.S.-Russia relations.

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Washington state needs a ‘coherent’ story to compete in AI, leaders agree

SOURCE_URL::https://www.geekwire.com/2026/washington-state-needs-a-coherent-story-to-compete-in-ai-leaders-agree/||SOURCE_NAME::GeekWireGeekWire (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

Washington state has the potential to be a global leader in AI technology, but it struggles to articulate its narrative. Leaders emphasize the need for a unified story to drive economic growth and innovation.

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Cubans face darkest hour as US blockade strangles island

SOURCE_URL::https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/after-gaza-and-iran-cubans-face-darkest-hour-blockade||SOURCE_NAME::Middle East Eye – RSS Feed (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

The U.S. blockade on Cuba tightens its grip, leaving the island in a state of crisis. As power outages plague Havana, the implications of U.S. foreign policy become starkly evident.

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Russian Lawmakers Go to U.S. for First Time Since Invasion of Ukraine

SOURCE_URL::https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/world/europe/russia-us-talks-ukraine-sanctions.html||SOURCE_NAME::NYT > World (“President of the United States” OR “Vice President of the United States” OR “U.S. Senator” OR “United States Senator” OR “U.S. House of Representatives” OR “U.S. Representative” OR “Member of Congres)

The State Department lifted sanctions on Russian lawmakers, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Russia relations. This visit raises questions about the implications for U.S. governance and foreign policy.

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BPFdoor in Telecom Networks: Sleeper Cells in the Backbone

SOURCE_URL::https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-bpfdoor-telecom-networks-sleeper-cells-threat-research-report||SOURCE_NAME::Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog (“Governor” OR “Lieutenant Governor” OR “Attorney General” OR “Secretary of State” OR “State Treasurer” OR “State Auditor” OR “State Comptroller” OR “Comptroller” OR “Controller” OR “Commissioner of Ag)

A recent investigation reveals a sophisticated threat actor embedding digital sleeper cells in telecommunications networks. This poses severe national security risks as it compromises government communications and critical infrastructure.

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The Puppet & The Puppeteer

The Puppet & The Puppeteer Allies shunned. Sanctions lifted. One question: who benefits? There’s a pattern. It’s not subtle. And it keeps repeating. The United States spent decades building alliances — NATO, the Five Eyes, the G7 — brick by brick, treaty by treaty. These aren’t just handshake deals. They’re the architecture that won the […]