Global Crises
Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left
July 16, 2026
Faezeh Firuzeh
Europe
Ukraine far outperforms Russia — on the lobbying front, in Washington
Both sides had been battling it out long before Moscow's invasion, but it turned out money was no match for message in the end.
July 21, 2022
Military Industrial Complex
Congress showers the Pentagon with cash while Americans pinch pennies
Lawmakers this week will rubber stamp a bill authorizing tens of billions more to the Defense Department that it didn’t even ask for.
July 11, 2022
Middle East
Why is the US determined to build a security alliance against Iran?
The pieces are aligning ahead of Biden's trip to the Middle East next week — almost too neatly. But will it create or shatter stability?
July 04, 2022
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