Global Crises
The new Trump Doctrine: Strategic domination and denial
The US appears intent on using discrete military action while restricting rivals’ access to key regions, resources, technologies, and governance mechanisms
January 21, 2026
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North America
Meet Trump’s man in Greenland
Thomas Dans is the consummate MAGA policy influencer. Could he become America’s viceroy in the territory?
January 21, 2026
QiOSK
With Washington's help, the Kurds are losing their grip in Syria
The balance of power has shifted in the new government's favor
January 20, 2026
Global Crises
We are sleepwalking into nuclear catastrophe
As Trump's invasion of Venezuela shows, the premier non-proliferation treaty has eroded and risks becoming irrelevant
January 20, 2026
Europe
RIP Amb. Robert Hunter, who warned about NATO expansion
His work in both the Carter and Clinton administrations reflected sober analysis and the pursuit of engaging Russia and Iran rather than isolating them
January 20, 2026
Europe
Will NATO survive Trump?
Hostile White House tactics over Greenland are accelerating an existential if not insurmountable divergence with Europe over Russia
January 20, 2026
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