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China’s New Laws Are Ensnaring Western Companies

Mon, 17/08/2026 - 14:39
Beijing is systematically countering U.S. and European sanctions efforts by expanding its jurisdiction.

The Top 10 Ways Trump Has Made America Weaker

Mon, 17/08/2026 - 10:36
He’s been one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history—in all the wrong ways.

How Ronald Reagan Used Diplomacy to End the Cold War

Mon, 17/08/2026 - 06:01
A new movie shows how the president conferred with State Department experts before each meeting.

Why Australia’s Getting Tough on China Again

Mon, 17/08/2026 - 06:01
Unlike other U.S. allies, Canberra is betting its entire strategic house on Pax Americana.

Trump’s Flurry of National Security Policies

Fri, 14/08/2026 - 22:17
The administration made moves on drones, cyberwarfare, and ship building.

What Does the Mecca Pact Deliver Pakistan?

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 23:20
The mutual defense agreement gives Islamabad a boost in the Middle East, with mixed results closer to home.

What to Watch in Zambia’s Elections

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 23:06
The country’s natural resources have put the vote under intense international scrutiny.

Russia-Ukraine War Escalates With Black Sea Strikes, North Korean Missiles

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 21:26
Kyiv and Moscow are trading heavier and heavier blows.

China Is Finding New Ways to Coerce Uyghurs Abroad

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 21:17
Beijing is a pioneer in softer tools of transnational repression.

The Next Front in LNG Sanctions Runs Through China

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 07:00
Moscow will soon have to redirect a growing share of its exports to Asia.

Will Myanmar Get What It Wants From ASEAN?

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 07:00
A Bangkok visit by junta leader Min Aung Hlaing reinforced the two countries’ ties.

The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 07:00
Tehran’s proxy risks pushing a newly consolidated Saudi Arabia into an all-out ground war.

A Middle Eastern NATO?

Wed, 12/08/2026 - 01:01
What’s behind the defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Why Is AI So Popular in China?

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 23:58
The technology is far less divisive than in the United States.

Colombia’s New President Faces His First Major Test

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 21:52
President Abelardo de la Espriella took office mere days before a major earthquake struck the country.

The Regional Order Iran Wanted Is Taking Shape Without It

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 19:27
Tehran has long called for greater cooperation among Muslim states. The Mecca pact is not what it had in mind.

Here’s What Middle Powers Can Actually Do

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 19:20
Mark Carney’s vision has gone unrealized, but that doesn’t mean states should give up.

Debanking Dissidents

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 17:54
The Trump administration is following in the footsteps of authoritarian regimes by weaponizing global banking rules against its enemies.

Trump Has His Own Communist Manifesto

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 17:33
Seldom before has the U.S. government intervened so actively in the economy.

China Has Chosen to Disappoint Its Consumers

Tue, 11/08/2026 - 15:47
Beijing’s choice moves Washington’s leverage from tariffs to currency.

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