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Iranian Elites Are Not in Agreement About What to Do Next

Tue, 30/06/2026 - 13:37
If the United States wants the cease-fire to last, it needs to take Tehran’s politics seriously.

Trump Isn’t Actually Abandoning the U.N. System

Tue, 30/06/2026 - 13:30
Even this U.S. administration is confronting limits to the politics of exit.

Is Washington Endorsing Family Rule in Libya?

Tue, 30/06/2026 - 13:21
The United States should heed its own track record of backing individuals in conflict-affected states.

U.S., Iran Prepare for Talks on Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 29/06/2026 - 23:20
Tehran insists that it has sole authority over the waterway. Washington isn’t convinced.

The Supreme Court Pushes Back on Trump’s Fed Assault

Mon, 29/06/2026 - 21:53
Tampering with the Federal Reserve’s independence proved to be a bridge too far.

This Industrial Revolution Is Not Like the Last One

Thu, 25/06/2026 - 06:01
Policymakers’ approach to automation won’t work for AI.

Why Latin America’s New Right Will Struggle to Govern

Thu, 25/06/2026 - 06:01
In Colombia and elsewhere, winning was the easy part.

Will Pakistan’s Iran Gamble Pay Off?

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 23:33
Islamabad could leverage its success as a mediator to secure its own interests.

Can Rutte Sweet-Talk Trump Enough to Soothe NATO Tensions?

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 23:13
The NATO chief seeks to manage the U.S. president while appeasing other alliance members.

Will Congo’s President Push a Third Term?

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 21:46
As Kinshasa faces multiple crises, a bill risks plunging the country further into instability.

Treasury Chief Bessent Defends Trump’s Iran Deal

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 20:24
Vice President J.D. Vance isn’t the only one being trotted out to sell an unpopular deal.

The Middle East’s Great Divergence Is Underway

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 19:58
With economic and security interests split between great powers, the region is beginning to consider a third path.

What Is Iran’s Nuclear Status Quo?

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 18:29
Before diplomacy can move forward, U.S. negotiators face the daunting task of reestablishing a baseline.

Why the Iran Deal Might Endure

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 17:47
Both Washington and Tehran need it.

The New Geography of the World Cup

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 17:04
Migration, colonial history, and elite academies have redefined today’s national teams.

China’s De-Dollarization Drive Has Hit a Wall

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 16:25
Beijing can create financial instruments, but it cannot decree demand.

Washington’s Middle East Military Presence Is Uniquely Counterproductive

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 16:03
Rather than ensuring the free flow of energy, U.S. intervention has only interrupted it.

Russia Makes Inroads in Southeast Asia

Wed, 24/06/2026 - 07:00
Energy is Putin’s strongest card in a fuel-hungry region.

U.S., Iran Rally Support for Interim Peace Deal Abroad

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 22:40
But competing assertions have Gulf nations worried that the agreement won’t last.

Why the World Cup Keeps Eluding China

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 22:00
Xi has spent billions of dollars trying to turn Beijing into a soccer powerhouse.

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