October 20, 2026

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Sovereign Escalation: When Corporate Lobbying Becomes Foreign Policy

The article discusses “sovereign escalation,” where corporate lobbying influences foreign policy. Recent cases, including U.S. threats over satellite spectrum and environmental regulations, illustrate how private interests are redefined as national concerns, affecting diplomatic relations. The key issue is ensuring transparency in these public-private handoffs to maintain accountability.

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Ukraine, Iran, and the Price of a Deal: My Interview with Sky News Arabia

By Frank Farnel | Responsible Public Affairs I was pleased to be interviewed by Sky News Arabia about Washington’s approach to Ukraine, its relationship with Moscow, and the possibility of linking U.S. support for Kyiv to Russian assistance to Iran. Below is the complete English translation of the passages reporting my comments in the Arabic

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