Middle East
Israel's elections and not so great expectations for peace
While they differ on domestic issues and in some ways on the West Bank, the two main parties in contention are very much still hardline on Gaza and Iran
October 24, 2026
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The US should stay out of Saudi Arabia’s war
WATCH: Annelle Sheline tells Always at War why another foray against the Houthis would only exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
October 23, 2026
Washington Politics
If Dems win big in midterms, Hegseth's head could roll
Liberal lawmakers are anxious to go after the defense secretary over Iran, Venezuela and more
October 23, 2026
Europe
Slouching toward Kaliningrad, NATO dismisses a nuclear threat
As it encroaches on the western Russian enclave on the Baltic Sea, the alliance continues to underestimate Moscow's red lines
October 23, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Pulling back to the Second Island Chain would be strategic folly
The case against a recent proposal to fundamentally reshape the US military posture in East Asia
October 23, 2026
Middle East
Was the MOU meant to be trashed?
Evidence now suggests at a minimum, the Trump admin used the June agreement to stall and weaken Iran's leverage with really no intent on carrying it out
October 22, 2026
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