Middle East
Why Trump won't get Afghanistan's Bagram base back
While the Taliban have of course objected, Russia and China would have something to say too
October 06, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific
Reality check: North Korea won’t give up its nukes
If diplomatic efforts are to succeed, Washington cannot expect Pyongyang will give up its only security guarantee
September 29, 2025
Global Crises
Proposed war authorization could allow Trump to target 60+ countries
An 'insanely broad' draft AUMF could provide the president with wide latitude to go after supposed 'narco-terrorists'
September 23, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Will a TikTok truce save US-China relations?
Washington's bipartisan anti-Beijing antics and an emerging tech war may stand in the way
September 19, 2025
Asia-Pacific
US Military tells Singapore to take its F-15s anywhere but Guam
The Pentagon is indulging in great power politics in the Pacific Islands, putting others in the region on notice
September 08, 2025
Asia-Pacific
Not wanted: US, China barred from major Pacific Island summit
Regional leaders are tired of the geopolitical jousting and great power squeeze on their governments and militaries
September 08, 2025
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