Washington Politics
America does not know its own mind
Internationalists are once more doing battle with America Firsters, cleaving the body politic between two incompatible approaches to global affairs
July 02, 2026
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Asia-Pacific
New Solomon Islands PM breaks with China, cozies up to the West
Matthew Wale is looking to reduce Beijing's influence over his strategically located Pacific country
July 02, 2026
Africa
US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way
The Emirates promised Trump a huge investment, which appears to be playing a role in Washington's unwillingness to intervene in their arm sales to RSF
July 02, 2026
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Huckabee: Israel 'the 436th congressional district' of US
The ambassador also says Washington will build a permanent embassy in Jerusalem
July 01, 2026
QiOSK
Iranians believe Israel will restart war before its October elections
Whether the Trump admin is coordinating with Israel remains unclear to Tehran. But suspicions surrounding Marco Rubio run particularly deep.
July 01, 2026
Washington Politics
We became the late 18th Century British. What now?
The US has a lot of vassals — partners and allies who depend on our protection. It's the kind of empire that can diminish when we are no longer useful.
July 01, 2026
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