Diplomatic Note — CSW Day 3

News

Trump Launches “TrumpIRA.gov” — But the Retirement Benefit Already Came From Congress

Trump’s new executive order creates TrumpIRA.gov, a federal portal for private-sector IRAs, but the retirement match it promotes was already enacted by Congress under SECURE 2.0.

By Olga Nesterova • 6 min read

Deep Dive

Deep Dive: If Conflict Accelerates the Energy Transition, Who Gains Power Next?

A deep dive into how conflict could accelerate the shift toward alternative energy, which countries are best positioned to benefit, and how close the world really is to a new clean-energy balance of power.

By Olga Nesterova • 5 min read

APRIL 29: The Cost of War, Escalation Pressures, Shifting Power Structures

KEY DEVELOPMENTS * The Pentagon publicly estimates the cost of the Iran war at $25 billion, revealing the scale of U.S. engagement. * Global economic disruption from the war intensifies, with cascading effects across energy, manufacturing, and supply chains. * The United States signals a potential troop reduction in Germany amid rising

By Olga Nesterova • 7 min read

News

Supreme Court Signals Support for Trump Administration Push to End TPS Protections

The Supreme Court appeared ready to back Trump’s push to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians, with broader implications for more than 1 million immigrants, including possible future challenges involving Ukrainians and other TPS holders.

By Olga Nesterova • 4 min read

Explained

UAE Leaves OPEC: What It Means for Power, Oil, and the Strait of Hormuz

UAE leaves OPEC in 2026 after nearly 60 years, signaling a shift in global oil markets. ONEST explains why it matters, what happens next, and how it could reshape energy power, OPEC influence, and trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

By Olga Nesterova • 3 min read

Explained

The Nuclear Treaty Under Pressure: What’s Happening at the 2026 NPT Conference

The 2026 NPT Review Conference begins at the UN amid rising nuclear tensions. What’s at stake, key disputes, and early developments.

By Olga Nesterova • 2 min read