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The Trump Administration’s Iran War Justifications Keep Changing

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 00:07
The U.S. president and his officials can’t get their story straight.

How China Sees the War in Iran

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 23:32
Beijing is an unentangled superpower—but one with key interests at stake.

Americans Stranded in Middle East as U.S. Urges Its Citizens to Depart

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 22:55
Most U.S. citizens were not warned to leave the region before the United States and Israel launched the war on Iran.

Insurers Are Keeping Ships Away From the Strait of Hormuz

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 21:34
As chaos spreads from Iran, global shipping is buckling under the strain.

Witkoff and Kushner Get an F in Diplomacy

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:28
Inexperienced and overextended, Trump’s envoys have failed on three fronts.

Europe Abandons Both Integrity and Influence on Iran

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 18:15
In response to Trump’s strikes, European leaders have created an alternate reality to escape their hypocrisy.

It’s Time to Retire the Pottery Barn Rule

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:47
The war on Iran sounds the death knell for the old-school idea of “you break it, you own it.”

A Middle Powers Club Would Make the World More Dangerous

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:35
Mark Carney’s tour of the Indo-Pacific this week is a rousing show of defiance, but it may have unintended effects.

Prabowo’s Peacemaker Campaign Now Extends to Iran

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 07:00
Indonesia’s president offers to facilitate negotiations after U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Did Trump Miscalculate on Iran?

Mon, 02/03/2026 - 23:47
The White House is discovering that Iran and Israel have a higher tolerance for pain, according to Mideast expert Vali Nasr.

The U.S.-Israel War Against Iran Is Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

Mon, 02/03/2026 - 23:21
All three countries are preparing to potentially wage weeks of conflict—or more.

Khamenei Is Dead. Who’s In Charge of Iran?

Mon, 02/03/2026 - 22:36
A divided opposition faces a long road ahead.

Iran’s Proxies Are Out for Themselves for Now

Mon, 02/03/2026 - 20:19
Why the country’s vaunted network of regional militias has mostly stayed quiet.

Pentagon Says Iran War Is ‘Not Iraq,’ but Won’t Rule Out Boots on the Ground

Mon, 02/03/2026 - 20:13
“This is not a so-called regime change war,” Hegseth said.

The U.S. War on Iran Rattles Energy Markets

Mon, 02/03/2026 - 19:42
Oil and gas prices have jumped, but not as high as one might expect.

Egypt Vies for African Influence

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 00:23
As geopolitical tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Cairo is flaunting its military might.

The Pentagon Feuding With an AI Company Is a Very Bad Sign

Thu, 26/02/2026 - 00:00
Anthropic doesn’t trust this administration with its technology—and it has a point.

Modi’s Israel Visit Underscores Deep Ties

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 23:23
The Indian leader has made a strategic bet on the bilateral relationship.

Rubio Meets With Caribbean Leaders to Discuss U.S. Policy

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:59
Many regional leaders worry that the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba will have spillover consequences.

Rubio Joins Caribbean Summit to Discuss Donroe Doctrine

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 22:59
Many regional leaders worry that the U.S. oil embargo on Cuba will have spillover consequences.

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