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The Western Myth of Russian Greatness

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 11:33
There is a long history of foreigners idealizing Russia and exaggerating its power.

Trump Needs to Defy History to End the Iran War

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 06:19
U.S. presidents are virtually never able to end the stalemated wars they start.

Armenian Democracy Faces a Threat From Within

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 06:01
A predatory opposition, fueled by external support, is gaining influence within the state.

State Department Frames Cuba as Major Threat via Left-Wing Groups

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 23:42
The report comes amid growing U.S. efforts to overturn Cuba’s government.

Houthis Declare a Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 22:56
The move could increase pressure on already-strained global energy markets.

The Slow Death of the Global Commons

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 19:51
Hormuz is a sign of worse things to come.

Suwayda’s Struggle

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 18:51
Syria’s Druze are trapped between Israeli protection and Damascus’s rule.

Europe Is Back in 1952

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 17:01
France and Germany again locked into military rivalry is bad news for the rest of Europe.

A New Great Game Is Underway in Central Asia

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 16:35
The world’s great powers are engaging a new battleground in their search for critical minerals.

Fixing U.S. Security Assistance

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 15:00
A new bill aims to stop the United States from “funding abuse.”

Iranian Attacks Need Not Change the Gulf’s AI Ambitions

Thu, 16/07/2026 - 06:01
Ukraine offers lessons in how to keep infrastructure alive in wartime.

Russia Shifts Its Focus to the Black Sea

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 22:45
Moscow is targeting trade routes and deepwater ports to strain Ukraine’s wartime economy.

Will Hasina Return to Bangladesh?

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 22:35
The former prime minister set a timeline for her homecoming, despite the threat of arrest.

A New Law Heralds China’s Fraught Ethnic Future

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 21:58
Xi Jinping’s push for assimilation won’t solve long-standing issues.

Sudan Faces New Sanctions as Evidence of Atrocities Mounts

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 21:46
But countries remain unwilling to directly sanction foreign actors enabling the war.

Ukraine Isn’t Waiting Around for Patriots

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 21:27
A new European coalition is looking to build quicker and cheaper anti-ballistic missile systems—off Ukrainian technology.

Ukraine’s Drones Have Turned the Tide, but Can They Change the Map?

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 20:03
Mid-range drone strikes may not be enough to regain Ukrainian territory.

The Other American Anniversary

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 16:51
The 1826 Congress of Panama sought to resist the predations of great powers. It was as relevant then as it is now.

Trump’s Boat Strikes Are Crimes Against Humanity

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 15:29
Rodrigo Duterte’s prosecution at the International Criminal Court shows why U.S. officials should be worried.

Putin’s War Comes Home to Russia

Wed, 15/07/2026 - 13:45
Ukraine’s attacks have unleashed a crisis—but don’t expect repercussions for the regime.

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