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Is Germany’s Postwar Consensus on Israel in Peril?

17 hours 40 min ago
The political left has become simultaneously more mainstream and more radical.

How Algeria Is Navigating the War in Iran

22 hours 45 min ago
Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war.

Trump Mulls Pulling U.S. Out of NATO

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 22:50
However, U.S. law dictates that only an act of Congress or a Senate resolution can withdraw Washington from the alliance.

Nepal’s New Leaders Go on the Offensive

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 22:38
Former officials were arrested over the weekend in connection with a crackdown on protesters last year.

Afghans Fear for Safety as War Returns

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 22:36
As the world watches Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan clash.

What a U.S. Operation to Get Iran’s Uranium Would Look Like

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 20:15
It’s even more complicated than capturing a Venezuelan president.

Waiting for the War to End in Tehran

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 19:59
For Iranians under fire, surges of patriotism and criticism of the government.

Tehran Is Setting a Trap for Trump

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 17:14
Iran’s new leaders are more radical and less risk-averse than their predecessors.

Trump’s Iran War Is a Dilemma, Not a Debacle

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:31
Each of Washington’s imperfect options comes with trade-offs and uncertainties.

Iran Flexes Its Cyber Chops

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 00:09
Hackers linked to the regime are escalating attacks against the United States and Israel as the war rages.

Xi’s Innovation Paradox

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 23:30
Recent mandates show the Chinese leader wants both loyalty and creativity from officials.

Iran Says It Will Target U.S. Tech Companies in the Middle East

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 23:26
The threat comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of a decisive next few days in the war.

Five Scenarios for a U.S. Ground War on Iran

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 22:32
A vexing geography offers no clean entry point.

Does Iran’s Future Look Like Cuba, Syria, or North Korea?

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:50
The Gulf and Israel are pursuing rival strategies toward Iran, but neither is likely to get what they want.

The Islamic State Sahel Threat Is Transnational

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:39
Jihadism’s global hub is shifting, and its reach expanding.

Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Condemn Others to Repeat It

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:28
History has always been misused, but Washington’s Iran rhetoric is uniquely egregious.

Fuel Shortages Raise Stability Risks in Myanmar

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:11
After a string of political victories, the military regime might now grapple with fresh upheaval.

What the State Department Got Wrong With the Iran War Evacuations

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 16:46
Ex-diplomats point to a lack of qualified senior staff and a breakdown in trust.

A Complacent America Shrugs Off New War Technologies

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 13:34
From the president on down, many Americans still do not grasp the implications of drones and other threats.

Russia’s Sanctions-Busting Cryptocurrency Empire

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 12:37
A Kremlin-backed fintech company is linked to massive trade in dual-use goods.

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