QiOSK
As Tehran cracks down, Trump’s instinct will likely be to stay out
The president is already walking back promises to intervene
January 09, 2026
Regions
Middle East
Is the Saudi-UAE rivalry heading for more violence?
The Emiratis' desire to crush Islamists and dominate geopolitically at all costs, particularly in Yemen and Sudan, is clashing with old friends in Riyadh
January 09, 2026
Latin America
Nostalgia isn't strategy: Stop the Monroe revisionism and listen
Offering a sober assessment of 19th and 20th Century US foreign policy and lessons learned the hard way
January 09, 2026
Middle East
By suspending 37 aid orgs is Israel pushing toward a final expulsion?
At the very least, the decision to cut loose every major Gaza humanitarian group could lead to the utter collapse of Trump's peace plan
January 09, 2026
QiOSK
Finally: Senators vote to block military action in Venezuela
Body moved to discharge War Powers Resolution today, moving to a full chamber vote.
January 08, 2026
Latin America
Trump's sphere of influence gambit is sloppy, self-sabotage
Great powers have historically sought regional sway but the president's Venezuela and Greenland ploys risk anything but
January 08, 2026
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