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Łukasz Gadzała @onetpl : The very fact that the talks between Poland and the US have dragged on for so long suggests that there is little sense of urgency, at least in the White House, and that the threat of Russian attack on Poland is not imminent. responsiblestatecraft.org/us…

The fact that Poland's military buildout is occurring in a total absence of European-led diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and ending the war in Ukraine makes Poland more vulnerable, writes Polish journalist Lukasz Gadzala responsiblestatecraft.org/us…

The drone panic has led to increased counter-drone spending at both the EU and NATO levels. Meanwhile, intelligence services have invoked the threat of sabotage to gain broader powers. But evidence of a Russian "hybrid war" remains vanishingly thin responsiblestatecraft.org/hy…

Asked about “cutting $3.3 billion in taxpayer-funded weapons to Israel” that the U.S. provides each year, 52% of Georgia respondents said they approved, while 34% said they disapproved. In Iowa, the split was 59%-26%. responsiblestatecraft.org/ir…

American farmers do not need more slogans about putting them first, nor do they need promises of additional handouts if they help the Republicans win the midterms. They need policies that stop making them collateral damage in the first place. responsiblestatecraft.org/fa…

All available evidence suggests the U.S. saw the MOU as little more than a stalling mechanism to erode Iran’s position without a full-scale military assault, writes @RyeCostello responsiblestatecraft.org/mo…

In the Persian Gulf, a jointly established commission based on historical precedents could reopen the strait for sustained trade while helping to address the parties’ core security and economic concerns. responsiblestatecraft.org/ho…

Given that the claims of a Russian “hybrid war” against Europe seem to rest on little more than propaganda, is there a concerted effort by the EU-NATO establishment to condition citizens to believe that Europe is under attack? @battleforeurope responsiblestatecraft.org/hy…

A majority of likely voters in each of six key swing states — Georgia, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas — say they approve of measures to block the transfer of bombs to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org/ir…

Farming has always faced unavoidable challenges, such as weather, pests, and the vagaries of demand. But the present problems are entirely of Washington’s making, @solis_mullen writes responsiblestatecraft.org/fa…

Public evidence strongly suggests Trump signed the MOU not to end the war but to erode Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and better position the U.S. for future rounds of the war, writes @RyeCostello responsiblestatecraft.org/mo…

NEW @solis_mullen : American farmers were already under intense financial pressure when they were smacked by the economic consequences of the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org/fa…

History offers examples of alternative approaches to maintaining trade in the context of great-power competition. The most frequently cited is the 1936 Montreux Convention. The Danube commission may be more applicable say Turik and Dyer. responsiblestatecraft.org/ho…

Various datasets and reports are regularly cited as evidence of Russian 'hybrid warefare' against Europe. Taken individually, each paints a bleak picture. Read side by side, however, they tell a very different story. @battleforeurope responsiblestatecraft.org/hy…

NEW @RyeCostello : Ever wonder why the admin officials started trashing the MOU almost immediately after it was signed? responsiblestatecraft.org/mo…

NEW @solis_mullen : With (ultimately unhelpful) bailouts, taxpayers absorb part of the resulting losses, but the underlying war/tariff policies remain in place, resulting in more losses for farmers. responsiblestatecraft.org/fa…

Poll : majorities or strong pluralities of 3,200 respondents in the six swing states favor “cutting $3.3 billion in taxpayer-funded weapons to Israel” and believe the war in Iran benefits Israel more than the United States. responsiblestatecraft.org/ir…

Active duty, veterans and military families oppose any proposal for U.S. military being deployed to assist Israel’s military aims in Gaza and Lebanon by 53%-38%. responsiblestatecraft.org/mi…

Is there a sane, pragmatic way for Hormuz to open back up to undisrupted international shipping for the future? These authors offer the "Danube solution" responsiblestatecraft.org/ho…

Poland's expectations are high but there are some indications that the Trump admin is dragging its feet on building a permanent base there. responsiblestatecraft.org/us…