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February 19, 2026
Will Trump Go to War With Iran?
The scale of the U.S. military buildup signals that strikes are likely.
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February 15, 2026
‘An Existential Question for Europe’
The Munich Security Conference ends with no new answers on how to end the war in Ukraine.
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February 14, 2026
Rubio’s ‘Reassuring’ Relationship Repair
The chief U.S. diplomat put a friendlier spin on the Trump administration’s stern message to Europe.
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February 14, 2026
Russia ‘Not Serious’ About Peace Deal, Lindsey Graham Says
The Republican senator’s comments contradict U.S. President Donald Trump’s position on Russia.
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February 13, 2026
Facing the Elephant in Munich
Europe is not tiptoeing around Trump anymore.
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February 12, 2026
EU Don’t Need U.S.?
Munich readies itself for a European defense renaissance.
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February 5, 2026
The U.S. and Iran Agree on Holding Talks but Not Much Else
The two sides remain at odds over what will be discussed in Oman.
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January 29, 2026
What Is—and Isn’t—in Trump’s New National Defense Strategy
The Pentagon quietly released the major policy document.
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January 29, 2026
What’s Next for the U.S. Military in Latin America?
“All the evidence points to a permanent U.S. military presence,” one expert said.
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January 15, 2026
Is the Iran Crisis Over?
Trump said the killing has stopped, but a lot is up in the air.
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January 5, 2026
Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Prompts an Identity Crisis at the U.N.
The international community appears powerless to address the attack.
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December 15, 2025
Does the Road to Disarming Hamas Lead Through Qatar and Turkey?
Diplomats and experts say Doha and Ankara have leverage, but it may not be enough.
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December 10, 2025
U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Says There’s No Cease-Fire in Gaza
“There is no peace without the end of the occupation,” Albanese said.
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December 4, 2025
West Bank Violence Threatens Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Rights groups say the Israeli government is complicit.
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