Latin America
In Latin America, the road to Trump's heart goes through Israel
String of newly elected governments strengthen ties with Tel Aviv, in hopes of currying favor with Washington
August 14, 2026
Regions
Latin America
Maria Machado hiring DC lobbyists for access to Venezuela's future
The exiled opposition leader joins a parade of special interests that want to grease the skids as Trump world continues to dominate the country's economy
August 13, 2026
Middle East
Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone?
Sources inside the group are being coy about negotiating directly, while Israel and Iran have their own reasons to keep the calls from getting through
August 13, 2026
QiOSK
Pentagon says it killed at least 150 Yemeni civilians in strikes
Critics say the 2025 numbers were lowballed, plus the DoD refuses to acknowledge civilian deaths in repeated boat strikes around the Caribbean that year
August 12, 2026
Middle East
The Houthis could be first big test for Mecca mutual defense pact
How will Turkey and Pakistan respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia from its Iran-aligned enemies in Yemen?
August 12, 2026
Africa
How the Egypt-Ethiopia feud could upend Trump's plans in Africa
The US has no plan for dealing with the complex rivalries that threaten its strategy in the region
August 12, 2026
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