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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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May 11, 2026
Is Russia the Main Beneficiary of Trump’s Iran Mistake?
The Kremlin is gaining billions in additional oil revenue.
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May 8, 2026
The Surprisingly Normal Streets of Tehran
U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have led regular people to rally around the flag—for now.
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April 29, 2026
The Global Economic Impact from the Iran Conflict
Gita Gopinath on how countries can make themselves more resilient.
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April 22, 2026
How Iran and the United States Are Planning Their Next Moves
Karim Sadjadpour on the extended cease-fire and continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 20, 2026
The World Is Paying the Price for America’s War
Conflict with Iran hurts American wallets, but it’s far more devastating for people in the global south.
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