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State Department Refuses Former Staffers’ Help in Middle East Evacuation

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 21:49
Around 250 State Department employees could assist with efforts.

Why China Might Have a Role to Play in Iran

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 21:13
Diplomatic messaging suggests Beijing’s potential for mediation in the war.

China’s Middle East Ties Go Far Beyond Iran

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 20:18
Beijing is as concerned about Gulf partners as Tehran.

Why Netanyahu Chose to Strike Iran Now

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 20:00
After threatening war for decades, the Israeli leader saw his window of opportunity closing.

Can Beijing Help Contain Washington’s War?

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 19:27
Donald Trump may need Xi Jinping’s help to stop conflict from spreading.

The Trump Administration Is Driving Migrants Into Traffickers’ Hands

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 18:16
Irregular migration needs a compassionate and careful approach.

Trump’s ‘Shield’ Against Multilateralism

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 16:51
The Shield of the Americas summit marked a turning point in Western Hemisphere diplomacy.

So This, Finally, Is the ‘Trump Doctrine’

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 16:24
A property developer who sought to remake skylines in his image is now doing the same to the global order.

Russia’s European Enclave Is Its Soft Underbelly

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 12:29
Kaliningrad was a strategic beachhead, but it is now a major vulnerability.

Why Trump Should Be Careful What He Wishes for in Cuba

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 06:44
A manufactured crisis could lead to state collapse, with lasting consequences for the United States.

How the Iran War Hurts Thailand and Singapore

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 06:00
Spiraling natural gas prices leave both countries exposed.

Resilience Will Decide the Iran War

Tue, 10/03/2026 - 05:58
Wars of this kind aren’t necessarily won by the side that’s more powerful.

Seafarers Are Being Asked to Risk a Deadly Strait

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 22:44
Cutting off the Persian Gulf is hitting the global economy hard.

Oil Prices Spike as Iran War Impacts Global Energy Flows

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 22:43
Strikes on oil infrastructure and a near-standstill in the Strait of Hormuz are taking a toll.

The Iran War Has Rapidly Expanded Beyond the Middle East

Mon, 09/03/2026 - 22:27
A country-by-country breakdown on how the war has spread.

Senate Republicans Vote Down Effort to End Iran War

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 00:17
The House is expected to hold a similar Iran war powers vote tomorrow.

What the War on Iran Means for Africa

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 00:12
The continent is bracing for the ripple effects of a wide-ranging regional conflict.

U.S., Israel Keep Up Military Pressure on Iran

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 23:26
The war continues to reverberate across the region, from the Gulf to Turkey.

Hindu Nationalism Takes a New Form in Nepal

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 23:06
Ahead of elections, calls to reinstate the king and bring an end to secularism have grown louder.

How India’s Dominance Reshaped Cricket

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 22:00
The T20 World Cup has underscored that New Delhi is a schoolyard bully.

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