Asia-Pacific
‘The Dragon’ defined: How three capitals reimagined China
David M. McCourt’s new book is an illuminating account of how Beijing came to be understood as a strategic competitor in the US, Australia, and the UK.
September 24, 2026
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Military Industrial Complex
Lifestyles of the rich & famous ‘Lords of War’
New mockumentary rips the scab off festering reality that billions in US taxpayer dollars go to destroying countries, while keeping a handful of CEOs very wealthy
September 24, 2026
Washington Politics
Desperate Republicans are jumping Trump's war ship of doom
Candidates in tight midterm races are trying to distance themselves from the president and his Middle East mess, citing — you guessed it — the economy
September 24, 2026
Africa
In Red Sea crisis, Somaliland seizes leverage for US recognition
The North African country has grasped an opening, sending President Irro to Washington last week to make the case
September 23, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
More money for Iran war? This rigmarole won't wash
The admin and Republicans think they have a scheme for getting billions in new funding but it won't be easy
September 23, 2026
Europe
A Trump-Zelensky meeting and another exercise in futility
The two appeared ‘optimistic’ but it’s clear Washington is running out of time to end the war diplomatically, and current conflicts in the Middle East aren’t helping
September 23, 2026
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