Middle East
Why Russia survived — and may thrive — after Syria regime change
Damascus needs Moscow just as much as Moscow needs Damascus
February 04, 2026
Analysis
Africa
South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
February 03, 2026
Middle East
Could Trump bomb Iran before settling on a rationale?
Even the shifting justifications could be resolved with diplomacy
February 03, 2026
North America
Trump's Greenland, Canada threats reflect angst over Russia shipping
When the American president talks about Moscow's ships as reason for US primacy he's not exactly referring to military vessels
February 02, 2026
Middle East
Want Iran to get the bomb? Try regime change
Trump appears intent on starting another war on Tehran, this time with greater risk of regional chaos and nuclear proliferation
January 30, 2026
Europe
Much ado about a Chinese 'mega-embassy' in London
British newspapers and politicians have taken to fighting an imaginary war with Beijing
January 30, 2026
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