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Ayatollah Khamenei
Middle East

Symposium: What happens after Iran's sudden 'decapitation'

The US and Israel took out Ayatollah Khamenei this weekend — the first direct state assassination of a world leader in recent history. These experts react.

Ngo Dinh Diem vietnam coup assassination
Media

'Kennedy's Coup' signaled regime change doom loop for US

A look back at Diem's assassination, setting off the Vietnam War — who says Washington isn't led by the same self-destructive characters throughout time?

Igor Kirillov
Latest

A modest proposal: Stop the assassinations. All of them.

Like most political killings in recent history, the Ukrainian-backed murder of a Russian general won't serve any useful purpose

Trigger happy Israel and its thirst for revenge
Middle East

Trigger happy Israel and its thirst for revenge

These cross-border assassinations reflect a national rage playing out in Gaza's carnage — and Netanyahu's desire to keep the war going forever

Assassination of Hamas leader in Iran puts new president in a trap
Middle East

Assassination of Hamas leader in Iran puts new president in a trap

Depending on how Pezeshkian responds, it may force the US to get directly involved in defense of Israel

Despite shared stance on Israel, Canada-India in downward spiral
North America

Despite shared stance on Israel, Canada-India in downward spiral

The assassination of a Sikh opposition leader has thwarted a major trade deal, and more.