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The Threat of Unrest Is Decarbonizing the Global South

17 hours 18 min ago
Oil and gas price spikes are doing what decades of climate diplomacy struggled to achieve.

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Is Still Unstable

22 hours 32 min ago
There is a brief lull in violence, but the root causes of the conflict haven’t been addressed.

India’s Cockroach Movement Gains Momentum

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 22:39
A satirical political party has tapped into the discontent among unemployed youth.

Iran Launches Deadly Attack on Kuwait’s Main Airport

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 22:38
Experts warn that continued strikes could jeopardize peace talks.

What to Know About Ethiopia’s Election

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 21:46
Abiy’s all-but-certain victory threatens to destabilize the African nation.

Why Is Trump Targeting Brazilian Gangs?

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 21:33
The U.S. designation of two Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organizations scrambles already tense bilateral relations.

The New Weapon Behind Ukraine’s Battlefield Success

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 19:42
Mid-range drones that can hit targets almost 100 miles behind Russian lines have changed the game.

Congress Prepares for a Pair of Consequential Iran Votes

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 18:28
Tehran may feel empowered to wait out U.S. demands for concessions in face of war-weary American public.

The U.S. and Taiwanese Militaries Can’t Really Fight Together

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 17:36
A joint campaign to defend the island would struggle to operate effectively.

America Enabled the Gulf’s African Adventurism

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 16:57
Why Washington let its Middle Eastern partners wreak havoc in Africa.

Middle East Cease-Fires Matter Even When They’re Broken

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 12:00
De-escalation, rather than lasting peace, is still important.

Why Asia’s Not Buying What Hegseth’s Selling

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 07:00
A Shangri-La charm offensive collided with regional values.

The Deadly Price of China’s Coal Boom

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 23:55
Two fatal disasters highlight enduring problems in the mining industry.

Russia Pounds Ukraine With Missile, Drone Strikes

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 23:02
Moscow warned of a massive attack on Kyiv. And it delivered.

Two Senators Just Blew Up Trump’s Boat-Strike Justifications

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 22:05
Sens. Kaine and Paul say that the military’s targeting criteria don’t include the presence of drugs or arms.

The Gulf Crisis Is Forcing Japan Into an Energy Rethink

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 21:21
Tokyo spent decades preparing for disruption—then found its options narrowing.

Israel Has a Growing Anti-Christian Problem

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 13:00
A recent attack in Jerusalem highlights a worrying trend intensified by wartime nationalism.

The World’s Mineral Powers Seize Their Moment

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 12:00
Resource-rich countries haven’t always benefited from extraction. Can this time be different?

There Are Only Four Great Powers

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 10:28
An era of great-power competition has started—but not all would-be competitors qualify.

Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah to Halt Attacks as Iran Talks Continue

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 23:45
Tehran had said it would suspend negotiations over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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