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Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026, to protest against the Iranian regime's crackdown on internet access and "recognise their right to self-defence against the regime's forces".
Protestors burn images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally held in Solidarity with Iran's Uprising, organised by The national Council of Resistance of Iran, on Whitehall in central London on January 11, 2026, to protest against the Iranian regime's crackdown on internet access and "recognise their right to self-defence against the regime's forces".

Iran’s Despair Is U.S. Policy

Western sanctions helped kill Iranians’ earlier hopes of their country’s transformation from within. This article has an audio recording

Philippine Coast Guard personnel sail past a China Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission to troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on March 5, 2024.
Philippine Coast Guard personnel sail past a China Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission to troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on March 5, 2024.

The Philippines Brokers South China Sea Talks

Why the ASEAN chair is pushing for a code of conduct with China.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrives on his bicycle at  Catshuis, the prime minister's official residence, in The Hague on March 29, 2012.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrives on his bicycle at Catshuis, the prime minister's official residence, in The Hague on March 29, 2012.

NATO’s Leader Is Totally Lost

What does Mark Rutte think he’s doing? This article has an audio recording

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Zurich Airport before attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, on January 21.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Zurich Airport before attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, on January 21.

A Sphere for Me but Not for Thee

Trump does not want spheres of influence. He wants it all. This article has an audio recording

Italian soldiers attend the opening ceremony of NATO's Trident Juncture exercise at the Italian Air Force base in Trapani, Sicily, on Oct. 19, 2015.
Italian soldiers attend the opening ceremony of NATO's Trident Juncture exercise at the Italian Air Force base in Trapani, Sicily, on Oct. 19, 2015.

NATO Is Thinking About Defense Spending Wrong

Prioritizing GDP-based targets doesn’t necessarily strengthen military capabilities, as Italy shows. This article has an audio recording

A gray Israeli fighter jet flies against a pale blue cloudless sky.
A gray Israeli fighter jet flies against a pale blue cloudless sky.

The End of U.S. Military Aid to Israel?

Once sacrosanct, the enormous aid package is now in doubt. This article has an audio recording

Argentine President Javier Milei shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of Trump’s “Board of Peace” during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Argentine President Javier Milei shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of Trump’s “Board of Peace” during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Showering Trump With Flattery Is a Risky Political Strategy

Latin American conservatives love to lavish praise upon the U.S. president. But doing so could undermine the region’s long-term interests. This article has an audio recording

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen and her Norwegian counterpart, Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide, stand inside the operations room of a U34 submarine during a joint visit to a German naval base in Eckernfoerde, northern Germany, on Aug. 22, 2017.
German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen and her Norwegian counterpart, Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide, stand inside the operations room of a U34 submarine during a joint visit to a German naval base in Eckernfoerde, northern Germany, on Aug. 22, 2017.

Europe Is Finally Treating Its PTSD

After decades of trauma and denial, the continent is confronting the reality of war. This article has an audio recording

Russian President Vladimir Putin wears the same hockey uniform as the group of players he greets on the ice.
Russian President Vladimir Putin wears the same hockey uniform as the group of players he greets on the ice.

Russia Has Turned Sports Into a Weapon

The Olympic ban is a necessary counter to Moscow’s abuse. This article has an audio recording

U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro meet at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro meet at the White House.

Trump vs. Petro: A Thaw in Relations or Return to Diplomatic War?

U.S. ambitions in Latin America cast a shadow over the White House summit.

Visitors walk past a statue on the grounds of the Confucius Temple in Beijing on Nov. 22, 2008.
Visitors walk past a statue on the grounds of the Confucius Temple in Beijing on Nov. 22, 2008.

A Brief History of Confucianism

How an ancient philosophy became a potent force in modern-day China.

Donald Trump and Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Donald Trump and Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

How Malaysia Unlocked Trump

A shared worldview, some personal rapport, and not being a U.S. ally makes all the difference. This article has an audio recording

A sign marking the international border between the United States and Canada is pictured at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington, on March 5, 2025.
A sign marking the international border between the United States and Canada is pictured at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington, on March 5, 2025.

The United States Is Once Again Canada’s Biggest Threat

Donald Trump has restored his country’s traditionally tense relationship with its northern neighbor. This article has an audio recording

From left to right: European Union Council President António Costa, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a group photo at the G-7 summit in Canada on June 16, 2025.
From left to right: European Union Council President António Costa, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a group photo at the G-7 summit in Canada on June 16, 2025.

Middle Powers Don’t Have to Work Together to Get Ahead

Countries with a critical niche may be best primed to endure great-power competition. This article has an audio recording

A large crowd gathers to protest while holding up signs.
A large crowd gathers to protest while holding up signs.

In Minneapolis and Elsewhere, Do Street Protests Make a Difference?

Three factors shape when protests restrain democratic erosion—and when they don’t. This article has an audio recording

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