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Antisemitism This Week: Guilty Pleas, New Records, and the Limits of Headline Totals

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This week saw four guilty pleas in the arson case of Jewish ambulances in London, alongside the conclusion of Australia’s public inquiry into antisemitism. New data indicates that antisemitic incidents remain significantly higher than pre-October 2023 levels across several countries, casting doubt on claims of a broader decline in antisemitism.

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Who Decides What Counts? Antisemitism, Evidence, and the Week’s New Cases

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Recent cases of antisemitism from New York, Belfast, Australia, and France emphasize the importance of distinguishing evidence and legal classifications when reporting incidents. Despite some lower recorded totals, overall antisemitism remains high, with violence and hate crime rates increasing in many regions, contradicting claims of a general decline.

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When Access Becomes Conditional: Global Public Affairs and Government Relations Weekly Report

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This week’s report highlights significant developments in public affairs, notably the fallout from failed U.S.–Canada trade negotiations that resulted in new tariffs. It emphasizes the increasing trend of conditional market access influenced by national security and regulatory frameworks, affecting trade, procurement, and foreign investments across multiple regions.

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Global Weekly Antisemitism Report: August 10–16, 2026

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Antisemitism remains alarmingly high worldwide, with over 23,000 incidents reported in 2025 across seven key nations. Countries like Canada and Germany set record highs, with online hate and the influence of political conflicts exacerbating the situation. Consistent data collection remains a challenge, highlighting the need for improved monitoring and reporting systems.

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The Shift from Deterrence to Defense: Lessons Learned

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This essay analyzes the selective failure of nuclear deterrence observed in the conflicts of 2025 and 2026, highlighting cases in Ukraine, Israel, South Asia, and Iran. It advocates for a shift from deterrence by threat to deterrence by denial, emphasizing resilience and defense while warning against the impulse for nuclear proliferation among anxious allies.

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JNIM Transformation: Threat to Global Security in the Sahel

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The security architecture of the Sahel is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2024, West Africa accounted for more than half of all terrorism-related deaths globally. Central to this destabilization is the rapid expansion of Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). As I recently discussed in an interview with Sky News Arabia, the group is transitioning from

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France tightens the noose on terrorist financing networks… What are the details?

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I’m thrilled to share my recent interview with Sky News Arabia, a leading news platform with millions of readers across the Arab world. Known for its trusted reporting and deep analysis, Sky News Arabia reaches a diverse audience that values insights into global and regional developments. In this interview, we explored France’s intensified efforts to combat terrorist financing,

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Le prochain hégémon de l’Europe : Les implications stratégiques et géopolitiques d’une Allemagne réarmée

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Résumé analytique Le 27 février 2022, les plaques tectoniques de la sécurité européenne ont bougé. Lors d’une session extraordinaire du Bundestag, le chancelier Olaf Scholz a annoncé un Zeitenwende — un tournant décisif. Ce n’était pas une simple réaction à l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie ; c’était l’abandon de près de huit décennies de

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Europe’s Next Hegemon: Strategic and Geopolitical Consequences of a Rearmed Germany

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Executive Summary On February 27, 2022, Germany reached a turning point. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s announcement of a Zeitenwende—a “watershed moment” in German foreign and security policy—was more than a pledge to funnel hundreds of billions of euros into the Bundeswehr. For the first time since World War II, Germany cast aside its long-held reservations about

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Section 123 Agreements and Nuclear Cooperation.

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1. Introduction: The Stakes of International Nuclear Cooperation Civil nuclear partnerships are not simply commercial transactions; they represent a fusion of science, diplomacy, and global security management. As nations search for sustainable energy and technological self-sufficiency, robust international mechanisms are required to prevent the peaceful atom from fueling the spread of nuclear weapons. The U.S.

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