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Prabowo’s Russian Roulette

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 07:00
The Indonesian president visits Moscow—and signs a U.S. defense agreement.

Why Did China Buy Up the World’s Ports?

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 06:01
Beijing is less focused on acquiring sovereign control, more so in assuring its own strategic security.

Cheap Drones Complicate the Gulf’s AI Boom

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 06:01
Protection is becoming inseparable from access.

Israel, Lebanon Hold Rare U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks on Hezbollah

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 23:39
But without the Iranian proxy group’s involvement, implementing a cease-fire will be difficult.

On Iran, China Softens Its Approach

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 22:47
Beijing’s relative quiet amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis underscores a domestic shift.

How to Navigate a Rogue America

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 21:46
Stephen M. Walt’s prescription for anxious countries.

Trump Always Skips the Hard Part

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 20:47
The U.S. president’s half-baked approach to dealmaking may be a recipe for more war.

Europe Is Looking for Its Own Hormuz Fix

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 20:13
The continent has relevant military strengths, but little appetite for fighting.

The Price Israel Is Paying for Its Wars

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 20:09
Fighting on multiple fronts has taxed its military, economy, and ties with the United States.

Keep Humans in the Loop

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 19:57
AI has a place in military targeting—but it needs safeguards.

The Rural World Won’t Go Dry Without a Fight

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 16:54
From Jordan to Nepal, solutions to urban water woes are leaving the countryside angry and parched.

Understanding the Illegality of Trump’s Iran Threats

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 15:39
Destroying bridges and power plants would violate international law and expose service members to prosecution.

Beyond Floppy Disk Economics

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 15:01
How to rewrite the global economic framework for a progressive multilateralism.

How Iran Helped Bring Ronald Reagan to Power

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 06:01
The hostage crisis dominated headlines—and left a lasting impression on Donald Trump.

U.S. Military Imposes Blockade on Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 23:01
But without international backing, the blockade risks upending Washington’s already fragile cease-fire with Tehran.

Tehran Can’t Count on Hormuz

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 21:54
The regime survived, but this doesn’t make it as strong as it thinks.

Spanish Immigration Is Different

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 19:40
Madrid is preparing for one of the most ambitious regularization schemes in European history.

How to Prevent 9 Million Deaths

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 19:27
Rich countries must understand foreign aid can actually be popular—if people see the results.

Pressed by Russian Drones, Ukraine Turns to Ground Robots

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 15:59
While mostly used for logistics, Ukraine is increasingly using them for combat operations.

How the Pentagon Can Manage the Risks of AI Warfare

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 12:00
If warfighters don’t trust the technology, they won’t use it.

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