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Arab and Gulf State leaders
Middle East

Why Arab states are terrified of US war with Iran

They see the military build-up and know that bombing and regime change can have consequences, especially geopolitical ones

Tucker Carlson
Washington Politics

Are MAGA restrainers pulling their punches this time on Iran?

Some early Trump supporters are railing against this latest potential war, but are they being heard?

Why SCOTUS won’t deter Trump’s desire to weaponize trade
QiOSK

Why SCOTUS won’t deter Trump’s desire to weaponize trade

Today's Supreme Court decision only closes one avenue for the president to unilaterally impose tariffs

Board of Peace
QiOSK

​Board of Peace will be a bonanza for wealthy board members

Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner downplayed the potential for profiteering but that's not exactly the case

Trump board of peace
Global Crises

How Trump's Board of Peace is set up for a multibillion dollar fail

A vague mandate and pay-to-play model suggest it'll become a bloated boondoggle in search of an expanded mission lacking full international legitimacy

NATO Arctic
Global Crises

Is NATO creating an Arctic crisis to placate Trump?

The alliance's buildup to confront questionable Russian and Chinese threats lacks the diplomacy necessary to stave off escalation