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The views, the arguments, and the judgments here are mine. I use AI as a research and drafting partner — to gather data, surface sources, and sharpen the writing — and I direct, edit, and stand behind every piece. What I won't compromise on is the facts: every number is drawn from a named, public source, linked so you can check it yourself. The argument is mine; the numbers are verifiable; the assistance is disclosed. I think that's how honest work should look in 2026 — which is, after all, part of the point.

— Khaldoun Amin Mahmoud