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.
October 29, 2026
Specials
Europe
Europe went from leading Iran diplomacy to slavishly following US
The continent played a crucial role in the JCPOA, but now it finds itself on the sidelines and supporting war
October 28, 2026
Middle East
Was the MOU meant to be trashed?
Evidence now suggests at a minimum, the Trump admin used the June agreement to stall and weaken Iran's leverage with really no intent on carrying it out
October 22, 2026
Washington Politics
American farmers are slammed by war 7,000 miles away
Combined with tariffs, Trump's conflict with Iran and subsequent shipping disruptions are squeezing agriculture and sparking short-sighted bailouts
October 22, 2026
Middle East
A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order
While going back to the status quo ante — free transit through the waterway — seems unlikely, there's a proven way ahead that won't breach sovereignty or shut off access
October 21, 2026
Washington Politics
Thanks to Trump's war, Dems successfully co-opt 'America First'
In battleground races across the country, Republicans have lost access to one of the president's most salient — and longstanding — campaign slogans
October 19, 2026
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