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Keeping Iran From Engaging, FAFSA Fiasco, Death Penalty

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Iran, Hezbollah, and FAFSA Challenges

This chapter examines Iran's deepening reliance on Hezbollah amid rising tensions with Israel, analyzing the geopolitical implications of Hezbollah's weakening as a key proxy. It also covers the problematic FAFSA application process, highlighting recent federal investigations into technological glitches that have adversely affected application rates for lower-income students. Finally, the chapter raises ethical concerns surrounding the death penalty, particularly in light of a controversial execution in Missouri.

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