Asia-Pacific
‘The Dragon’ defined: How three capitals reimagined China
David M. McCourt’s new book is an illuminating account of how Beijing came to be understood as a strategic competitor in the US, Australia, and the UK.
September 24, 2026
Regions
Washington Politics
Desperate Republicans are jumping Trump's war ship of doom
Candidates in tight midterm races are trying to distance themselves from the president and his Middle East mess, citing — you guessed it — the economy
September 24, 2026
Africa
In Red Sea crisis, Somaliland seizes leverage for US recognition
The North African country has grasped an opening, sending President Irro to Washington last week to make the case
September 23, 2026
Europe
A Trump-Zelensky meeting and another exercise in futility
The two appeared ‘optimistic’ but it’s clear Washington is running out of time to end the war diplomatically, and current conflicts in the Middle East aren’t helping
September 23, 2026
QiOSK
Trump and 14 Lat Am leaders ignite new drug-terror war at UN
Leaders designated 24 cartels, gangs, and drug trafficking groups as foreign terrorists. Expect lots of guns, ammo, and drone strikes to follow.
September 22, 2026
QiOSK
Banning US diesel exports will likely backfire on Americans
Sen. Chuck Grassley has endorsed a moratorium thinking it will provide more fuel the states, particularly famers. Not so fast, say experts.
September 22, 2026
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