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August 6, 2026
What Everyone Is Missing About Ceuta
The history of the disputed exclave should inform what Spain does next.
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Trump’s Biggest Challenge to American Democracy
The corruption crisis may be the most important source of rot in the U.S. system.
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July 23, 2026
How Iran Gained the Upper Hand
And what that means for Washington’s options to extract itself from this quagmire.
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June 12, 2026
How South Africa’s Myopia Is Harming the Entire Continent
Xenophobia in Africa’s southernmost nation will have vast implications.
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June 4, 2026
Trump Is Playing With Fire in Cuba
The U.S. blockade on the island is unprecedented—and could lead to prolonged upheaval.
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May 22, 2026
What the U.S. Should Have Learned From Past Ebola Outbreaks
The West’s shortsightedness in Africa is more apparent than ever.
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May 13, 2026
Both Trump and Xi Overestimate Themselves
Elites in both China and the U.S. are too easily tempted to buy into their own myths.
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