Africa
The new US push for peace in Libya is — surprise — centered on oil
Trump envoy Massad Boulos is pushing for a deal that would offer little upside for the country's citizens
July 28, 2026
Regions
Washington Politics
Before Lindsey there was Fritz, an anti-Iraq war, Israel skeptic
On foreign policy the former senior senator from South Carolina was as far from Graham as one could get, and was quite quite unapologetic about it
July 28, 2026
Global Crises
Trump is playing chicken with America's oil reserves
The US risks depleting its emergency petroleum supplies even as it escalates with Iran
July 28, 2026
Asia-Pacific
As Myanmar collapses, it’s time for China to step up and be the hero
If Beijing doesn't care about the wretched human toll, it should at least realize that continuing to fuel the murderous regime is undermining its own interests
July 27, 2026
Middle East
Oman is cozying up to China as US throws Mideast into disarray
The war in Iran is pushing smaller states to diversify their great power partnerships — if Washington will let them
July 27, 2026
Europe
Zelensky's 'Freya' missile defense scheme could backfire. Here's why.
Aside from being no panacea for Ukraine's war woes, it is a clear play to build Kyiv directly into Europe’s security architecture.
July 27, 2026
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