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How Iran and the United States Are Planning Their Next Moves

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 23:23
Karim Sadjadpour on the extended cease-fire and continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

What Happens if the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Collapses?

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 23:22
The truce is hanging by a thread despite Trump’s extension.

Hungary Drops Veto on Massive EU Loan to Ukraine

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 22:56
Reopening the Druzhba pipeline was the final hurdle stopping Budapest from ending its opposition.

Pakistan Gambled on Mediation

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 22:29
As U.S.-Iran talks falter, the political and economic risks are rising for Islamabad.

The Race for the Next U.N. Chief Kicks Off

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 16:48
The selection process for António Guterres’s successor begins with a grilling for four contenders.

What if China Succeeds?

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 15:02
Why Beijing’s success spells doom for everyone else.

Why the Junta Released Myanmar’s President

Wed, 22/04/2026 - 07:00
Aung San Suu Kyi’s fate remains uncertain.

Who Will Next Lead the United Nations?

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 23:32
Four candidates hope to reshape the U.N.’s future amid global fragmentation and anti-multilateral sentiment.

China Doesn’t Always Win When the U.S. Loses

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 22:50
The Iran war exposes the limits of zero-sum thinking about great powers.

6 Things I Wish I Knew About the U.S. and Israeli Positions on Iran

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 22:12
Key knowledge gaps make it hard to assess how the war will end.

The U.S. Has Ditched Professional Diplomacy

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 19:50
The first priority is Trump’s image, not national interests.

Who Wants to Be an American Diplomat?

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 19:29
The State Department has launched a throwback recruitment campaign following layoffs and changes to diversity policies.

Lebanon’s Moment of Reckoning

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 19:02
How to make sure the cease-fire weakens Hezbollah instead of strengthening it.

Russia Is Making Bank on Trump’s Iran War

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 18:31
Pricey oil and sanctions relief mean smiles in Moscow.

The Strongman Era Has Peaked

Tue, 21/04/2026 - 13:44
Why a global era of authoritarian governance may be coming to an end.

The World Is Paying the Price for America’s War

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 22:06
Conflict with Iran hurts American wallets, but it’s far more devastating for people in the global south.

How Likely Are U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad?

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 22:00
The U.S. seizure of an Iranian ship threatens to upend the planned negotiations.

How Big of a Threat Is Mythos?

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 21:32
Anthropic’s latest AI model has kick-started a new debate. 

The Strategic Aftershocks of Trump’s Iran War

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 20:57
The consequences will be felt long after the fighting ends.

Why Trump Cannot Walk Away From Canada

Mon, 20/04/2026 - 20:14
Trump needs Ottawa more than he’ll say.

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