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Nigeria’s President Begins a Historic U.K. Visit

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 23:48
Despite their violent colonial past, the two nations have grown much closer in recent years.

U.S. Lawmakers Grill Trump’s Intel Chief on Iran Nuclear Threat

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 22:59
Tulsi Gabbard faced bipartisan scrutiny over the administration’s justifications for the Iran war.

Can Pakistan and Afghanistan De-Escalate? 

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 22:19
The strike on a Kabul hospital was the deadliest single incident in the conflict so far.

Tehran Vows to Strike Gulf Oil, Gas Facilities

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 21:46
The threat is in retaliation for alleged Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field.

Xi Just Can’t Shake GDP Worship

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 21:22
Chinese officials are being asked to do everything all at once.

Japan Should Help Sink China’s Invasion Fleet

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 21:12
Sanae Takaichi committing to Taiwan’s defense would help keep the peace.

Iran Isn’t Trump’s Only War

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 21:00
Even as Trump wages war on Tehran, he’s reigniting his economic war against U.S. trading partners.

The Pros and Cons of Negotiating in Public

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 19:22
When Trump’s unconventional approach to diplomacy does—and doesn’t—work.

BRICS Is Divided on Iran. So Are NATO and the G-7.

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 19:10
The bloc isn’t a geopolitical alliance, and it shouldn’t be expected to function like one.

How to Fix Democracy? Out With the Politicians!

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 15:05
Democracy scholar Hélène Landemore has a radical new proposal.

The World’s Tax-the-Rich Debate Is Heating Up

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 14:55
From millionaire activists to G-20 proposals, efforts to combat wealth inequality are advancing across the United States and Europe.

The Populist International Is Falling Apart

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:52
Trump’s war in Iran is blowing up MAGA’s alliance with Europe’s far right.

Deepfakes Are Already Shaping Opinions Around Conflicts

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 23:12
Governments and companies must do more to detect and debunk them.

The United States Might Settle for Less Than Regime Change in Cuba

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 22:03
Talks underway center on economic reforms.

Making the U.S. More Resilient to Oil Price Shocks

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 21:43
The U.S. is now a net oil exporter. With the right policy changes, it can protect consumers from high prices.

Kabul Accuses Pakistani Airstrike of Killing Over 400 People

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 21:23
Islamabad maintains that it hit “military and terrorist infrastructure,” not a civilian drug rehabilitation center.

China’s Hormuz Problem

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 20:47
Beijing must navigate an oil crunch and fragile diplomacy with Washington.

Iranian Kurds Can Fight, but How Effectively?

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:47
Political concerns over Kurdish involvement overlook more pressing practical issues.

Ukraine and the EU Need a Fresh Start

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 14:03
“Membership lite” could clear the hurdles to Kyiv’s EU accession.

The Israel Lobby’s Responsibility for the Iran War

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 11:44
Advocates for the U.S.-Israeli special relationship have played a special role.

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