Europe
France is doubling down on nukes. Will Europe pay a price?
Macron's efforts to deploy strategic warheads in Scandinavia may strain relations with Russia — and within NATO
July 21, 2026
Regions
Middle East
The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
The Iran-aligned group wants to halt shipping to and from Saudi Arabia, undermining a Strait of Hormuz alternative
July 21, 2026
Middle East
With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza
The U.S. administration needs to use its leverage to get Israel to follow through on the ceasefire agreement
July 21, 2026
Latin America
Bolivian security forces are cracking down. 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
Latin America
Trump just handed left-wing Lula a campaign win
The son of former President Bolsonaro is in a bind on tariffs, while the incumbent 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
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