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Tue, 07/04/2026 - 16:28
Iran will likely control the waterway. The question is whether diplomats find a way of making that workable.
Tue, 07/04/2026 - 15:13
Some states want escalation; others are pushing for restraint.
Tue, 07/04/2026 - 12:00
Washington thinks offensive cyber power will restore deterrence. It’s mistaken.
Tue, 07/04/2026 - 07:00
Myanmar will be hit worst.
Mon, 06/04/2026 - 22:56
Trump has given Tehran 24 hours to agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else face massive strikes.
Thu, 02/04/2026 - 06:01
The political left has become simultaneously more mainstream and more radical.
Thu, 02/04/2026 - 00:57
Algiers has historically close ties with Tehran—but it may benefit from the ongoing war.
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.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 22:38
Former officials were arrested over the weekend in connection with a crackdown on protesters last year.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 22:36
As the world watches Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan clash.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 20:15
It’s even more complicated than capturing a Venezuelan president.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 19:59
For Iranians under fire, surges of patriotism and criticism of the government.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 17:14
Iran’s new leaders are more radical and less risk-averse than their predecessors.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 12:31
Each of Washington’s imperfect options comes with trade-offs and uncertainties.
Wed, 01/04/2026 - 00:09
Hackers linked to the regime are escalating attacks against the United States and Israel as the war rages.
Tue, 31/03/2026 - 23:30
Recent mandates show the Chinese leader wants both loyalty and creativity from officials.
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.
Tue, 31/03/2026 - 22:32
A vexing geography offers no clean entry point.
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.
Tue, 31/03/2026 - 17:39
Jihadism’s global hub is shifting, and its reach expanding.
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