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May 12, 2026
Why Trump’s Spiritual Adviser Dedicated a Golden Statue to the President
Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor, explains that Trump’s supporters don’t think of him as a godlike figure, even as the President posts pictures of himself as Jesus.
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May 8, 2026
The Chaotic New Era of British Politics
Keir Starmer’s unpopularity has led Labour to a humiliating defeat in local elections. Now, with five major parties competing for votes, the far right could be well positioned for a general-electio...
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May 7, 2026
The U.K.’s Antisemitism Problem
The British government has declared antisemitism a “crisis” after a recent spate of violent attacks. But will their solutions protect Jews, or make the situation worse?
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April 27, 2026
Donald Trump’s Lose-Lose Negotiations with Iran
How the President’s insistence on Tehran’s unconditional surrender made it impossible to make a deal.
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April 23, 2026
What the U.S.-Iran War Means for China
Jonathan Czin, a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s China Center, discusses how the ties between China and Iran have been overstated, and what the conflict might mean for the future of Taiwan.
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April 15, 2026
The Extremes of Israeli Public Opinion
Israeli voters are against a ceasefire with Iran, and think Netanyahu has not gone far enough.
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April 10, 2026
Israel’s War in Lebanon Has Not Stopped
While America and Iran negotiate a ceasefire, Beirut remains under siege.
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March 30, 2026
How Pakistan Became a Major Player in Peace Negotiations Between the U.S. and Iran
The Pakistani military has wooed Donald Trump, and fallen out with its former Taliban allies, as it looks to wield more influence in the region.
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March 25, 2026
How Donald Trump May Have Sabotaged His Chances for a Deal with Iran
The Iranian regime has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, destabilizing global markets and leaving the U.S. with no good options.
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March 20, 2026
Why Israel Is Attacking Lebanon
Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel helped fuel a disastrous political crisis in Lebanon. Now the Netanyahu government is using it to justify a larger conflict.
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March 16, 2026
Why David Boies Thinks We Should Support Trump’s Iran War
The prominent lawyer says that Democrats should get behind the President, and make sure that he finishes the job.
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March 14, 2026
How Israel Used the War in Gaza to Accelerate Settlements in the West Bank
The Netanyahu government is pushing expansionist policies, while America looks the other way.
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March 11, 2026
How Donald Trump’s Iran War Is Destabilizing the Gulf
Despite their animosity toward Iran, America’s allies in the Middle East are worried that the region is headed for wider conflict.
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March 10, 2026
The Lawlessness of Trump’s War in Iran
The ferocity of U.S. and Israeli attacks has raised questions about whether the two countries are even attempting to minimize civilian casualties.
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March 4, 2026
Why a Democratic Congressman Is Supporting Trump’s War with Iran
Representative Greg Landsman explains his hope that the conflict remains limited but also creates an entirely new Middle East.
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February 28, 2026
Trump’s Reckless Decision to Pursue Regime Change in Iran
And the risks Democrats face if they fail to strongly oppose his war.
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February 19, 2026
Trump Is Still Deporting People Wherever He Wants
How the Administration is getting away with third-country removals and overwhelming federal courts.
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February 17, 2026
The Growing Rift Between Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E.
What this shocking split might mean for the future of the Middle East.
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