the Global Magazine of News and Ideas
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Tue, 28/07/2026 - 15:00
A human rights-centered foreign policy is both a moral imperative and a geopolitical necessity.
Tue, 28/07/2026 - 13:59
The coming months will mark the most dangerous phase of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Tue, 28/07/2026 - 13:24
The Israeli prime minister’s thinking on Palestine has always been consistent—and consistently disastrous.
Tue, 28/07/2026 - 08:09
Devastating costs have been imposed on the Iranian economy—to unclear strategic ends.
Mon, 27/07/2026 - 23:09
Once close allies, the two leaders are at odds on the Iran war.
Mon, 27/07/2026 - 22:33
The pact would erase decades of U.S. counterproliferation policy.
Mon, 27/07/2026 - 18:17
“We were looking at how to support Ukraine—now we are looking at how Ukraine can support us.”
Mon, 27/07/2026 - 16:14
Despite setbacks, the powerful can still be held to account for their crimes.
Mon, 27/07/2026 - 15:56
A guide to Tehran’s nine most strategic territories.
Mon, 27/07/2026 - 13:00
Washington loves the idea but would see few benefits.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 23:25
But without “gold standard” constraints, the pact could allow Riyadh to eventually develop a warhead.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 21:51
According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 21:30
The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 19:25
The clock is ticking for global oil markets, and Iran has the time.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 16:54
As violence rises, both sides seek to increase their leverage without returning to war.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 07:00
A new organization includes five Southeast Asian members.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 00:16
The president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.
Wed, 22/07/2026 - 00:09
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast in solidarity with Cockroach movement protests joins a long tradition.
Tue, 21/07/2026 - 23:45
Depleted reserves and changed circumstances make price spikes more likely this time around.
Tue, 21/07/2026 - 23:04
Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.
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