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Ukraine Has a New War Strategy—and It’s Working

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 21:43
A year ago, the Ukrainian government decided to take the fight directly to Russia. It hasn’t looked back since.

Iran Could Be Trump’s Greatest Failure

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 16:52
A lot of things have gone horribly wrong—and it’s not over yet.

The Gulf’s African Aftershocks

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 16:22
How the Iran war is deepening proxy conflicts around the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa.

How California Politics Set the National Tone

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 12:27
Ronald Reagan honed his right-wing conservatism in the Golden State.

There Is a Solution to the Global Health Care Crisis

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 09:00
Cuts in foreign aid have been devastating. Countries have a window to step in and craft plans for success.

Where Does Madagascar’s Gen Z-Led Movement Stand Now?

Thu, 14/05/2026 - 01:00
The country has announced a constitutional referendum and elections. Can that bring democratic change?

Both Trump and Xi Overestimate Themselves

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 23:36
Elites in both China and the U.S. are too easily tempted to buy into their own myths.

Trump Has One Major Focus While in China: Trade

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 22:43
The U.S. president is expected to downplay other issues to secure new trade deals.

Trump, Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Summit in Beijing

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 22:43
The U.S. president is expected to downplay other issues to secure new trade deals.

India Still Stands By BRICS

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 22:34
The group’s foreign ministers convene in New Delhi amid global tensions.

There’s No Need to Fear China’s Economy

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 20:35
Beijing can’t easily afford to escalate any economic struggle with Washington.

Why Congress Can’t Stop Trump’s Iran War

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 18:49
A half-century of messy politics has inverted the Constitution’s design—and there’s no easy fix.

Is It Really a ‘Cease-Fire’ if Both Sides Are Still Shooting?

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 18:00
A mediation expert explains why the U.S.-Iran cease-fire is so vulnerable.

Mali Plays Russian Roulette

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 16:21
Recent violence exposes the flaws in the Kremlin’s mercenary security model.

Beijing’s Quest for Uniformity May Be Its Achilles’ Heel

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 15:18
Forced assimilation is costing China dearly.

War, Pandemics, and the Struggle for Healthcare Security

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 15:12
Countries must prepare for the dual threat of pandemics and supply chain shocks.

India’s Role in a Disordered World

Wed, 13/05/2026 - 06:01
Diplomacy of the highest quality is more essential than ever.

What Happened to Trump the China Hawk?

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 23:21
The U.S. president heads to Beijing in detente and dealmaking mode.

How Long Can Keir Starmer Hang On?

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 23:10
The British prime minister is barely clinging to power over a split and unpopular Labour Party.

What Trump and Xi Want From Their Summit

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 22:34
The leaders are expected to talk trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war.

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