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The Leverage Middle Powers Have in the AI Race

Thu, 08/10/2026 - 06:01
Allied democracies can offer something U.S. industry desperately needs.

Pakistan’s Opposition on the March

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 23:36
Simmering anger over former leader Imran Khan’s imprisonment drives protesters back to the streets—and toward Islamabad.

IMF Chief Issues Stark Economic Warning for 2027

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 23:34
Kristalina Georgieva urges world leaders to implement protective measures to help keep the lights on.

China Might Lap the United States on AI Adoption

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 22:29
Beijing’s collaborative approach is winning over other states.

Can Regional Powers Prevent Ethiopia’s Conflict From Spreading?

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 21:45
Addis Ababa’s forces have recaptured a key town as rifts deepen in the Horn of Africa.

Here’s What to Do About Trump’s War Crimes

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 14:32
Despite the obstacles, foreign governments and U.S. lawmakers can begin the process of holding the president accountable.

China’s AI Rollout Has No Off Switch

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 13:20
Beijing may talk about safety, but its model of AI diffusion is made to go rogue.

What Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?

Wed, 07/10/2026 - 07:00
Beijing’s third overseas base is also its second in Southeast Asia.

How to Avoid Disaster in the Next Iran War

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 22:27
Recent war games highlight how Washington can improve its air defenses so the next round of fighting isn’t worse.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Trigger Mutual Defense Pact

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 22:18
Even the threat of joint involvement could dramatically shift the Saudi-Houthi conflict.

Why Chinese Parents Don’t Want Two Kids

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 22:05
Beijing is pushing for bigger families, but the realities of childbirth and early parenting make it a hard sell.

What’s Freezing the U.S. Housing Market?

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 21:28
A hot, AI-driven economy certainly plays a role.

China Doesn’t Need to Invade Taiwan to Control It

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 21:19
A bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.

Trump’s Red-Dye Diesel Plan Has a Major Flaw

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Cutting fuel taxes for truckers might bring a little relief, but it won’t add any new supplies.

How Much More Trump Trouble Can Indonesia’s Prabowo Take?

Tue, 06/10/2026 - 12:08
Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home.

AI Made the List—but Humans Still Did the Killing

Mon, 05/10/2026 - 23:08
In the film “NAZA,” Israeli soldiers reveal the workings of autonomous warfare.

Sánchez Calls Snap Elections Over Spain’s Housing Crisis

Mon, 05/10/2026 - 22:22
The vote’s timing makes it a litmus test for progressive politics across Europe.

France’s Catholic Revival Is Fueling Its Far Right

Mon, 05/10/2026 - 17:12
French religiosity is surging—in tandem with political extremism.

Russia’s Air War Aims to Bleed Ukraine Dry

Mon, 05/10/2026 - 16:51
Vladimir Putin’s latest plan for victory puts a cease-fire well out of reach.

How the U.S. Can Once Again Lead on Human Rights

Mon, 05/10/2026 - 15:20
In the post-Trump era, Washington will need to regain credibility. Pluralism is where it should start.

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