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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.

Poland, Ukraine, and the Ongoing Battle Over the Ukrainian Insurgent Army

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 15:56
An ugly chapter of World War II history is straining relations between Warsaw and Kyiv.

The U.S. Won the War With Iran

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 14:30
It wasn’t a knockout blow, but Washington prevailed on points.

Is the MOU a Treaty or Not? And Why Should We Care?

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 14:12
Confusing language in the U.S.-Iran cease-fire agreement makes its legal status unclear.

How America Made the Mafia

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 12:15
Organized crime and U.S. global influence in the 20th century.

From Bloody Kansas to the Rebuilding of Europe

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 12:00
In trying to restore order after World War II, U.S. leaders drew lessons from a dark chapter in their country’s history.

Starmer Resigns as Burnham Eyes Top Job

Tue, 23/06/2026 - 00:13
A decade after Brexit, the United Kingdom is still struggling to stabilize.

China Flexes Its Rare-Earth Muscle—Again 

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 23:09
New export restrictions underscore Beijing’s supply chain grip in ongoing tensions with Washington. 

Why Is Alibaba on a Pentagon Blacklist?

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 23:08
Washington doesn’t know how to untangle China’s military-civil fusion.

The Strange Logic of World Cup Ticket Prices

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 22:46
Aging stars and local fans dominate as Europeans stay home.

How the Iran Deal Sets the Stage for More Conflict

Mon, 22/06/2026 - 22:16
As his Gaza agreement has shown, Trump is better at fanfare than follow-up.

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