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China’s Rare-Earth Card Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 21:30
For all of the U.S. leader’s efforts, Washington remains deeply vulnerable.

Chinese Hegemony Might Be Happening

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 21:27
There were always reasons to doubt it was a real possibility—until now.

What’s Driving the K-Shaped Economy?

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 21:20
Uneven wealth distribution in the United States has political—and global—implications.

Asia Isn’t as Peaceful as It Seems

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 21:07
Trouble is brewing as norms against war dissolve.

Would We Be Better Off Today With the JCPOA?

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 20:47
The Iran war spotlights one of Washington’s most contentious counterfactuals.

Why the U.S. Is Headed for a Long War With Iran

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 19:10
The Tehran regime is more hard-line than ever—and has nothing left to lose.

Don’t Fall for Rumors of Putin’s Weakness

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 15:05
Claims of cracks in the regime overlook the Russian leader’s mastery of dictatorship.

Rubio Aims to Reset U.S.-India Ties

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 12:00
The secretary of state may face an uphill battle during his visit to New Delhi this month.

The Fuel Crisis Is Testing ASEAN’s Limits

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 07:00
A coordinated response from the grouping did not emerge from its Cebu summit.

The Response to Political Violence in 1968 Was Very Different From Today

Tue, 12/05/2026 - 06:01
Back then, political will existed to meet tragedy with law.

War Handed Public Space Back to Iran’s Regime

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 06:01
After years of quiet encroachment by ordinary people, the Islamic Republic reclaims the urban landscape.

U.S. Might Be Close to a Deal With Iran

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 23:21
A reported memorandum would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lay the framework for future nuclear talks.

The BJP Scores Big in West Bengal

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 22:55
India’s ruling party got a boost from four state elections this week—and unseated a longtime rival.

China Tests a Rare Tool in Its Sanctions Arsenal

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 22:26
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, Beijing is pushing back on Washington.

Washington Is Still Chasing the Perfect War

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 21:54
Iran shows that the delusions that caused Iraq and Afghanistan persist.

The Iran War Is Eroding Israel’s Nuclear Ambiguity

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 21:45
Officially or not, Washington is now breaking the taboo and talking about its ally’s bombs.

Why Did Beijing Kill a $2 Billion AI Deal?

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 21:27
The flow of global capital is hitting new walls.

Can a U.S.-Brokered State Budget Help Unite Libya?

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 20:57
Inside what analysts call a “pinky promise” between Libya’s rival factions.

Is the Iran War Pushing Southeast Asia into China’s Arms?

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 19:26
U.S. guarantees have not shielded Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam from economic shock.

The United States’ Korea Strategy Is Working Against Itself

Wed, 06/05/2026 - 17:05
By pulling Seoul into its rivalry with Beijing, Washington is undermining the alliance’s core mission.

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