Latin America
State violence in Bolivia is ramping up. The US is helping.
Officials in La Paz are turning to an old playbook as anger grows over the new, centrist president's policies
July 20, 2026
Regions
Latin America
Trump's Brazil tariffs could boomerang on Flavio Bolsonaro
The son of the country's former president is in a bind, while left-wing President Lula looks tough in the face of US pressure
July 20, 2026
Europe
Ukraine's defense minister walked into Zelensky corruption buzzsaw
Mykhailo Fedorov advanced a successful drone program in part by bucking the patronage system, which, protected by the president, likely led to his sacking
July 17, 2026
Middle East
They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot
July 17, 2026
Middle East
Gunboat or showboat: Can the Navy truly sustain a long war with Iran?
Trump has reimposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, but to do so, the US will have to concentrate all its deployable ships in one place
July 17, 2026
Global Crises
Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left
July 16, 2026
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