Middle East
Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah
By putting the onus on the Lebanese military, the US risks sparking civil strife
May 01, 2026
Specials
Middle East
Iran killed any delusions of US military domination over China
Not only did today's conflict exacerbate shortages, it also exposed how unprepared we are for a true Great Power war
April 29, 2026
Europe
No more ‘daddy’? Trump becoming orphan with Euros over Iran
German Chancellor Merz might be right that the US has been humiliated. But he needs to look in the mirror, too.
April 29, 2026
Middle East
Iran and Russia are gaming the United States, and winning
Is Trump running out of time to end the war before the American economy catches up?
April 28, 2026
Middle East
Trump: When the only friends you have left are Bushies and neocons
The warmaking president is shedding his base. But the last ones on the MAGA bus may be the first to leap off at any sign of political trouble.
April 27, 2026
Middle East
UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be
The Emirates don't need the money but they are laying down a marker: if we take fire because of Washington, we want something in return
April 25, 2026
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