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Tue, 13/01/2026 - 23:25
Trump’s absurd justification for potential U.S. action is blatantly false.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 22:17
But Seoul’s unwillingness to take a side may deny Takaichi the win she wants.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 21:37
History is shaping, and constraining, the bid to revive French military culture.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 21:27
The U.S. government is adopting dangerous language to justify unlawful killing.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 21:05
The spending bill is a mix of rebuttal and acceptance of Trump’s efforts to overhaul the foreign affairs bureaucracy.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 20:30
How the Islamic Republic’s repressive tactics stack up against regimes around the world.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 19:19
And they will likely play an even bigger role in 2026.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 18:27
Former Trump official Matthew Kroenig explains why he thinks the White House made the right call in capturing Nicolás Maduro.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 17:17
Further restrictions would almost certainly help the military as it consolidates power.
Tue, 13/01/2026 - 15:52
Mass demonstrations against Aleksandar Vucic’s government could turn brutal in the year ahead.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 23:37
With U.S. extended deterrence under strain, managing Seoul’s nuclear hedging may be safer than trying to stop it.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 23:35
The Trump administration issues mixed messaging on whether it will use U.S. military force to annex Greenland.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 22:58
Problems with the armed forces pre-date Maduro and even Chávez.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 22:30
Cricket drama underscores the depth of the crisis, but Dhaka’s upcoming election offers a shot at a reset.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 20:04
Tensions rise after the Sudanese military captures South Sudanese nationals in battle.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:43
The polarized response to the Venezuela military operation shows how deeply divided Congress is on Trump’s foreign policies.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:01
It is designed to avoid repeating the mistakes of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 17:00
The Mexican-American War offers sobering reminders of the current U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:28
Putin’s order books reveal plans for conflict well beyond Ukraine
Wed, 07/01/2026 - 08:00
The region is no stranger to dealmaking, but Washington’s selfish ends are self-damaging.
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