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Back to Basics at the U.N.

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 19:05
Rather than climate, disease, or artificial intelligence, the next secretary-general should stay focused on conflict resolution.

Can Trump Export Zambia’s HIV Success?

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 11:00
Years of investment made certain provinces resilient to aid cuts, but replicating that system is another story.

Why the Next Generation of Republicans Might Be More Extreme Than MAGA

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 09:11
President Trump could come to represent the restrained, reasonable wing of the GOP.

Ukraine Has a Plan to Build Back Better

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 23:16
The war-torn country wants to reconstruct in a way that is environmentally, socially, and geopolitically more sustainable.

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

Fri, 17/04/2026 - 22:08
But it’s unclear whether the strategic waterway is really open without conditions.

Pakistan Keeps Pushing for Peace

Thu, 16/04/2026 - 00:29
A first round of U.S.-Iran talks didn’t lead to a deal, but Islamabad wants to stay at the table.

Magyar’s Big Plans for Budapest

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 23:23
Hungary’s incoming leader aims to tackle corruption, the previous administration’s influence, and dependence on Russia.

Sudan’s Forgotten War Enters Its Fourth Year

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 20:35
The world’s worst humanitarian crisis threatens to engulf the wider region.

Why Xi Is Kneecapping His Own Top Men

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 19:13
Targeting the inner circle of leadership shows no one is safe.

Why Israel’s Post-Oct. 7 Security Doctrine Has Failed

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 15:00
From Gaza to Lebanon to Iran, Netanyahu has sought to end threats rather than manage them.

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.

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