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A Putin collapse? The dangers of wishful thinking
Europe

A Putin collapse? The dangers of wishful thinking

Some say that like the USSR, the current Russian presidency is brittle. But they are overlooking a lot

Gulf states renew close ties amid Gaza war
Middle East

Gulf states renew close ties amid Gaza war

Gulf Cooperation Council countries have seen their share of internal crises but regional instability tends to be a unifying force

At Abu Ghraib, torture 'in the eye of the beholder'
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At Abu Ghraib, torture 'in the eye of the beholder'

20 years since the Iraq War prison scandal, victims are still in court and Washington still trying to forget.

European parliament: Virtue signaling on Iran, with a sting
Europe

European parliament: Virtue signaling on Iran, with a sting

A largely symbolic vote to reimpose nuclear sanctions after Tehran's attack on Israel signals worsening ties

New Israeli military outposts risk even bigger crisis in Gaza
Middle East

New Israeli military outposts risk even bigger crisis in Gaza

As an invasion of Rafah looms, the IDF is tightening control over Palestinians and may be establishing a long term presence

The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact
Asia-Pacific

The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact

The nations are demonstrating their commitment to security against China and North Korea, but maybe too much