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August 4, 2026
Ranking the World’s Top 5 Chokepoints
Why economic pressure tops geographic advantages.
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July 30, 2026
Why Energy Prices Didn’t Soar Higher This Year
Daniel Yergin on China’s surprising role as a shock absorber.
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July 21, 2026
The Iran Expert Trump Fired
Nate Swanson on the U.S. president’s unique top-down style—and his fondness for lobbying.
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July 10, 2026
How Ukraine Figured Out Trump World
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the White House’s seeming change in tone toward Kyiv.
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July 1, 2026
Is Cuba Really Next?
The fallout from the Iran conflict and the approaching U.S. midterms may change Trump’s calculations.
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June 25, 2026
The Geopolitics of SpaceX and Elon Musk
Should one company—and one person—have this much power?
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June 24, 2026
Why the Iran Deal Might Endure
Both Washington and Tehran need it.
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June 15, 2026
Introducing the Summer 2026 Print Issue
The end of the world as we know it.
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June 10, 2026
The Geopolitics of the World Cup
How immigration, trade, and conflict are overshadowing soccer.
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June 4, 2026
How Trump Should Approach an Iran Endgame
Former Iran negotiator Robert Malley on the White House’s best options right now.
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May 18, 2026
What Happened When Trump Met Xi
Historian Rana Mitter on the new balance of power between Washington and Beijing.
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May 18, 2026
Iran Could Be Trump’s Greatest Failure
A lot of things have gone horribly wrong—and it’s not over yet.
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