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Trump’s Global Tariffs Are Likely to Fail in Court (Again)

Tue, 29/09/2026 - 19:15
Despite having a better legal foundation than past attempts, these duties may also be struck down.

Don’t Ban Diesel Exports

Tue, 29/09/2026 - 15:28
Trump’s proposed solution to rising diesel prices would backfire economically and geopolitically.

Russia’s Sahel Intervention Is Riskier Than It Looks

Tue, 29/09/2026 - 13:00
No one—not least in postcolonial West Africa—loves an army of occupation.

The True Meaning of Russia’s Sham Election

Tue, 29/09/2026 - 11:56
Even rigged elections used to be an outlet for discontent. That avenue is now closed.

Turkey Is Turning Its Breadbasket Into an Oil Hub

Tue, 29/09/2026 - 11:00
As wars disrupt traditional export routes, Ankara is moving quickly to capitalize—at the expense of the last standing heartland of the Fertile Crescent.

Why Nobody Can End the War in Ukraine

Tue, 29/09/2026 - 09:35
It’s in everyone’s interest to stop the fighting. That’s still not enough.

What Xi Actually Thinks of Trump

Mon, 28/09/2026 - 22:40
China’s president has likely concluded that the U.S. under Trump has lost its way.

The U.S. and China Agree to Slash Tariffs

Mon, 28/09/2026 - 22:07
The cuts are on $60 billion worth of goods—but, crucially, soybeans aren’t included.

How Trump Is Sparking a Slovenian Website Boom

Mon, 28/09/2026 - 21:41
The president’s call to rebrand AI as “super intelligence” has led to a surge of interest in Slovenia’s “.si” web domain.

Brazil Has No Answers for Its China Problem

Mon, 28/09/2026 - 16:25
The country’s troubling relationship to China is at the center of its presidential campaign.

Germany Is Officially Adrift

Thu, 24/09/2026 - 08:54
The German chancellor’s power is ebbing at home—and the consequences will be global.

Iran’s UNGA Moment

Thu, 24/09/2026 - 00:02
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the U.S. government “terrorists.”

Jaishankar Leads India’s UNGA Delegation

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 23:51
New Delhi’s top diplomat aims to push back against new U.S. tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.

A $2.45 Billion Recovery Plan for Gaza

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 23:04
Trump claims to have brought peace to the territory. Now, he is trying to deliver it.

What to Know About Djibouti’s Refugee Crisis

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 23:01
The widening Houthi campaign along the Red Sea is further destabilizing the region.

How to Create a Billion Jobs

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 20:21
World Bank President Ajay Banga explains how he’s navigating a generational challenge.

The World Needs to Know When AI Goes Wrong

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 20:04
Global reporting standards are a key step toward safety.

The Iran War Might Be Somaliland’s Chance for Recognition

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 19:06
The unrecognized republic is pitching itself as a strategic ally for Washington.

Trump Wants to Ban Diesel Exports. It Won’t Help.

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 17:49
Government interference in the world’s largest oil-producing state would be counterproductive.

What Machiavelli Would Say About Trump

Wed, 23/09/2026 - 10:49
The U.S. president offers a guide on how to be a very bad prince.

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