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Tue, 14/04/2026 - 21:46
Stephen M. Walt’s prescription for anxious countries.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 20:47
The U.S. president’s half-baked approach to dealmaking may be a recipe for more war.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 20:13
The continent has relevant military strengths, but little appetite for fighting.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 20:09
Fighting on multiple fronts has taxed its military, economy, and ties with the United States.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 19:57
AI has a place in military targeting—but it needs safeguards.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 16:54
From Jordan to Nepal, solutions to urban water woes are leaving the countryside angry and parched.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 15:39
Destroying bridges and power plants would violate international law and expose service members to prosecution.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 15:01
How to rewrite the global economic framework for a progressive multilateralism.
Tue, 14/04/2026 - 06:01
The hostage crisis dominated headlines—and left a lasting impression on Donald Trump.
Mon, 13/04/2026 - 23:01
But without international backing, the blockade risks upending Washington’s already fragile cease-fire with Tehran.
Mon, 13/04/2026 - 21:54
The regime survived, but this doesn’t make it as strong as it thinks.
Mon, 13/04/2026 - 19:40
Madrid is preparing for one of the most ambitious regularization schemes in European history.
Mon, 13/04/2026 - 19:27
Rich countries must understand foreign aid can actually be popular—if people see the results.
Mon, 13/04/2026 - 15:59
While mostly used for logistics, Ukraine is increasingly using them for combat operations.
Mon, 13/04/2026 - 12:00
If warfighters don’t trust the technology, they won’t use it.
Thu, 09/04/2026 - 07:52
Advocates for the disastrous adventure in Iran shouldn’t escape responsibility.
Wed, 08/04/2026 - 23:37
Disagreements over what was agreed to threaten to unravel the U.S.-Iran cease-fire deal.
Wed, 08/04/2026 - 23:00
Britain’s plan to hand back its last African colony is on thin ice.
Wed, 08/04/2026 - 22:50
Iran discovered his Achilles’ heel—a market slump.
Wed, 08/04/2026 - 22:37
Even if the cease-fire holds, it will take months to undo the damage.
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