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A soldier from Alpha Team 01, affiliated with the National Unity Government, rests during a reconnaissance mission
Asia-Pacific

Trump wants Myanmar's rare earths. He's talking to the wrong people.

The military government in Naypyidaw has no access to the country's valuable, insurgent-held mines

A Lula supporter wears a flag with Lula's image during a PT and Lula campaign rally
Latin America

Brazil's election shows the 'Donroe Doctrine' is a mirage

Faced with a choice between Washington and Brasilia, most right-wing leaders in Latin America chose the latter

Why is Egypt jumping into Houthi war? First, follow the money.
Middle East

Why is Egypt jumping into Houthi war? First, follow the money.

Cairo buys an increasing amount of fuel from abroad, owes billions to foreign lenders, and depends on open Red Sea-Suez traffic, among other pressures

US President Donald Trump speaks next to Jordan's King Abdullah II during a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council
Middle East

Jordan's King Abdullah settles for frenemy status with Trump

Since his people largely want Americans to go home, this might not be the worse thing

Putin and Pezeshkian
Middle East

Could the path to US-Iran diplomacy run through Moscow?

Russia may have a role to play as an intermediary, but significant hurdles stand in the way of a more decisive role.

A table showing the tally of the 2026 UN vote over the embargo on Cuba
Latin America

Despite intense US pressure, UN votes to condemn Cuba blockade

US Ambassador Mike Waltz persuaded roughly 20 states to change their position but couldn't defeat the annual measure