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US geopolitical signaling

The use of financial support by the United States as a means of signaling its geopolitical intentions and influencing the policies of other countries.

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Feb 6, 2026

What United Nations and American government and academia personnelwas was Mikheil Saakashvili known to work and associate with?

’s international network was heavily Western-facing: he cultivated ties with senior American political figures — notably and and Hillary Clinton — and engaged with U.S. academic institutions such as a...

Jan 11, 2026

How much do host-nation support agreements reduce US overseas basing costs in Europe?

Host‑nation support (HNS) in Europe lowers specific U.S. basing expenses—construction, local services, tax waivers, and some in‑kind support—but it is not a panacea: existing analyses show HNS offsets...