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As geopolitical tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Cairo is flaunting its military might.
18 hours 2 min ago
Anthropic doesn’t trust this administration with its technology—and it has a point.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 23:23
The Indian leader has made a strategic bet on the bilateral relationship.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:59
Many regional leaders worry that the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba will have spillover consequences.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:59
Many regional leaders worry that the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba will have spillover consequences.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:11
How a dispute between Afreximbank and Fitch Ratings is challenging financial orthodoxy.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:58
Targeting oil infrastructure that recalcitrant Hungary relies on lets Kyiv hit two birds with one drone.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 19:07
Crime groups operate less like nations and more like banks.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:48
Beijing is less likely to risk an invasion while Trump is facilitating its pressure campaign against Taipei.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:06
Some 20,000 Islamic State members and families are now at large, and no one has a plan for what to do about it.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 16:02
A new book shows why Europe’s broadening vs. deepening debate is a false choice.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 14:17
The U.S. president believes Russia “respects” him, but Kremlin-controlled media have turned him into a joke.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 06:01
New Delhi wants to play the role of a bridging power between the West and the rest.
Wed, 25/02/2026 - 02:50
Four former generals break down the risks of a U.S. attack.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 23:36
Little progress has been made in ending Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 23:34
Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington said a Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk triggered the reprimand.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 23:28
A sweeping draft law could test the balance between control and economic growth.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 23:08
David Petraeus on the military options and intelligence likely being presented at the White House.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 22:27
Washington is trying to build up Armenia and Azerbaijan as regional allies.
Tue, 24/02/2026 - 21:53
With a generational shift in power possible, the old guard is fighting back.
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