Global Crises
Further US intervention in Haiti would be worst Trump move of all
Washington sent warships this month to deploy 'gunboat diplomacy' while the island nation continues its freefall of violence and corruption
February 17, 2026
Regions
Washington Politics
US working to expand control over Compact states in the Pacific
While Greenland has dominated national conversations, Washington is now eyeing dominance over Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia
February 16, 2026
Europe
Rubio's spoonful of sugar helps hard medicine go down in Munich
The Secretary of State's message on civilizational renewal and self-reliance wasn't too different than Vance's the year before, but it landed much softer.
February 14, 2026
Europe
Could this be the election that brings Hungary's Orban down?
The 16-year incumbent faces a center right challenger who supports Ukraine and is more interested in restoring ties with the EU
February 13, 2026
Middle East
Trump hasn't bombed Iran yet. He must be reading these polls.
American public opinion is largely against a new war with Tehran. If that isn't staying the president's hand, it should.
February 13, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today?
It's about manpower, material, and most importantly, how we choose to use our military forces. We're doing it all wrong.
February 12, 2026
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