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Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Threaten Trilateral Peace Talks

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 23:39
Kyiv accuses Moscow of using a temporary halt in strikes to stockpile weapons.

How the U.S. and India Finally Reached a Deal

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 23:39
The new U.S. ambassador in New Delhi may have played an instrumental role in this week’s trade agreement.

What Will the U.S. Critical Minerals Summit Mean for Africa?

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 22:47
How African nations fit into the Trump administration’s plans to combat China.

The American Teen Caught in Israel’s Prison System

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 20:00
Mohammed Ibrahim is one of hundreds of Palestinian children who report physical abuse in Israeli detention.

Iran’s Despair Is U.S. Policy

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 19:36
Western sanctions helped kill Iranians’ earlier hopes of their country’s transformation from within.

The Philippines Brokers South China Sea Talks

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 18:00
Why the ASEAN chair is pushing for a code of conduct with China.

NATO’s Leader Is Totally Lost

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 17:47
What does Mark Rutte think he’s doing?

A Sphere for Me but Not for Thee

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 17:07
Trump does not want spheres of influence. He wants it all.

NATO Is Thinking About Defense Spending Wrong

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 16:20
Prioritizing GDP-based targets doesn’t necessarily strengthen military capabilities, as Italy shows.

The End of U.S. Military Aid to Israel?

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 15:29
Once sacrosanct, the enormous aid package is now in doubt.

Showering Trump With Flattery Is a Risky Political Strategy

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 13:00
Latin American conservatives love to lavish praise upon the U.S. president. But doing so could undermine the region’s long-term interests.

Europe Is Finally Treating Its PTSD

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:25
After decades of trauma and denial, the continent is confronting the reality of war.

Russia Has Turned Sports Into a Weapon

Wed, 04/02/2026 - 12:00
The Olympic ban is a necessary counter to Moscow’s abuse.

Trump vs. Petro: A Thaw in Relations or Return to Diplomatic War?

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 23:08
U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

Trump Hosts Petro at the White House to Discuss Drug Trafficking

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 23:08
U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

A Brief History of Confucianism

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 22:40
How an ancient philosophy became a potent force in modern-day China.

How Malaysia Unlocked Trump

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 22:20
A shared worldview, some personal rapport, and not being a U.S. ally makes all the difference.

The United States Is Once Again Canada’s Biggest Threat

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 21:54
Donald Trump has restored his country’s traditionally tense relationship with its northern neighbor.

Middle Powers Don’t Have to Work Together to Get Ahead

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 17:56
Countries with a critical niche may be best primed to endure great-power competition.

In Minneapolis and Elsewhere, Do Street Protests Make a Difference?

Tue, 03/02/2026 - 14:34
Three factors shape when protests restrain democratic erosion—and when they don’t.

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