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Legislation Aims to Redefine Turkey’s Role in U.S. Diplomacy

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 - by Aisha Khoury - Leave a Comment

Bipartisan House lawmakers are introducing the Turkey Diplomatic Realignment Act to change Turkey’s designation from European to Near Eastern. The bill addresses Turkey’s increasing ties with adversarial nations like Russia …

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Iran and Hezbollah’s Expanding Influence in South America

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 - by Maya Chowdhury - Leave a Comment

Iran, with Hezbollah’s aid, has expanded illicit activities across South America, especially in Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Paraguay. Argentine officials reported Hezbollah’s concentration in the Triple Border region, with …