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Trump Approves Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 23:25
But without “gold standard” constraints, the pact could allow Riyadh to eventually develop a warhead.

The Race to Contain the Fastest-Ever Ebola Outbreak

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 21:51
According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts.

India’s Cockroach Movement Delivers a Blow to the BJP

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 21:30
The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.

Trump’s Epic Fury Can’t Resolve His Iran Quagmire

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 19:25
The clock is ticking for global oil markets, and Iran has the time.

Yemen’s Unsteady Stalemate

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 16:54
As violence rises, both sides seek to increase their leverage without returning to war.

China Pitches Its AI Leadership to the World

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 07:00
A new organization includes five Southeast Asian members.

Trump’s China Threats Don’t Match His China Policy

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 00:16
The president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.

Why a Hunger Strike Is Rallying India’s Youth

Wed, 22/07/2026 - 00:09
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast in solidarity with Cockroach movement protests joins a long tradition.

The Oil Market Is Much More Vulnerable Than Trump Believes

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 23:45
Depleted reserves and changed circumstances make price spikes more likely this time around.

Who Is Trump’s Next Tariff Target?

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 23:04
Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.

Israel’s Weapons Makers Have a Marketing Problem

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 21:10
An arms show in Paris shows how global backlash is forcing the country’s booming defense industry to adapt.

The Iran Expert Trump Fired

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 20:04
Nate Swanson on the U.S. president’s unique top-down style—and his fondness for lobbying.

The Aspen Security Forum Is the Land Time Forgot

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 19:10
This year’s conference could have been held in 2003, 2008, or 2011.

There’s a Fix for Israel’s Image Crisis

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 18:12
A reluctant opposition needs a radically new pathway on Palestine.

Modi’s Great Anglo Paradox

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 12:49
Cultural decolonization advances alongside unprecedented Western partnerships.

The Western Myth of Russian Greatness

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 11:33
There is a long history of foreigners idealizing Russia and exaggerating its power.

Trump Needs to Defy History to End the Iran War

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 06:19
U.S. presidents are virtually never able to end the stalemated wars they start.

Armenian Democracy Faces a Threat From Within

Tue, 21/07/2026 - 06:01
A predatory opposition, fueled by external support, is gaining influence within the state.

State Department Frames Cuba as Major Threat via Left-Wing Groups

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 23:42
The report comes amid growing U.S. efforts to overturn Cuba’s government.

Houthis Declare a Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia

Mon, 20/07/2026 - 22:56
The move could increase pressure on already-strained global energy markets.

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