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Somalia’s Fragile Government May Be on the Verge of Collapse

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 23:17
After disputes culminated in fighting last week, the country’s political system is in doubt.

Trump Says More Strikes on Iran Are Coming

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 23:10
Tehran will “pay the price” for stalling negotiations, the U.S. president warned.

Diagnosing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Doesn’t Solve It

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 21:47
Two new books offer fresh explanations for what went wrong—but little on how to make it go right.

Europe Plans to Crack Down on Russia—but for Real This Time

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:45
Trump and the Iran war gave Russia a boost. Brussels is fed up.

The Geopolitics of the World Cup

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:00
How immigration, trade, and conflict are overshadowing soccer.

What Comes After Global Order

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 17:22
Rather than a new international framework, we need a system for moving from one framework to the next.

Exporting U.S. Military AI Won’t Be Easy

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:56
Middle powers have alternatives, and AI labs have opinions.

Progressives Should Show Real Solidarity With China

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 15:50
Don’t let Chinamaxxing come at the expense of meaningful engagement with Chinese workers and activists.

Why Cambodia and Thailand’s Peace Is So Uneasy

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 06:01
A step forward in the maritime dispute masks dangers on the land border.

U.S. Launches New ‘Self-Defense’ Strikes on Iran Over Apache Helicopter Crash

Wed, 10/06/2026 - 00:29
But Iranian officials reportedly claim that the downing was not deliberate.

Xi Seeks to Draw North Korea Back Into China’s Orbit

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 23:47
The Chinese leader’s long-awaited visit to Pyongyang aims to counter Russian influence.

Why a South Korean Starbucks Ad Mocked Murdered Protesters

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 21:40
Far-right meme politics shows how strong anti-democratic forces remain.

NATO’s Digital Back End Could Fall Apart Without Change

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 20:56
Shared standards on cloud services are urgently needed.

Lebanon Is No Longer About Lebanon

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 16:57
Iran would rather fight than let Israel decide Lebanon’s fate.

U.S. Power Is Wrung Out

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 12:00
The war in Iran has depleted the Pentagon as China’s military buildup matures.

How to Escape Blame for Bad Advice

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 10:17
If you get an important strategic issue wrong, there are still ways to avoid accountability.

The Invisible Hand Won’t Rebuild U.S. Shipyards

Tue, 09/06/2026 - 06:01
War in Iran has put a spotlight on declining U.S. maritime power.

Iran, Israel Pull Back From Brink After Trading Fire

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 23:41
But another Israeli assault on Beirut could collapse the two sides’ fragile truce.

Trump Started a War He Can’t Control

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 23:04
He wants to end the Iran war. But Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah have other ideas.

Show Us the Money

Mon, 08/06/2026 - 18:56
How satire, social media, and shame are forging Syria’s new public square.

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