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As Myanmar collapses, it’s time for China to step up and be the hero
Asia-Pacific

As Myanmar collapses, it’s time for China to step up and be the hero

If Beijing doesn't care about the wretched human toll, it should at least realize that continuing to fuel the murderous regime is undermining its own interests

Is Lebanon hurtling towards a Libya-style civil war?
Middle East

Is Lebanon hurtling towards a Libya-style civil war?

Forcing a hard wedge against the country's Shia is exactly what Israel wants, but it could imperil a wide range of US interests in the Middle East

US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way
Africa

US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way

The Emirates promised Trump a huge investment, which appears to be playing a role in Washington's unwillingness to intervene in their arm sales to RSF

After 3 years of fighting, Sudan's civil war is only getting worse
Africa

After 3 years of fighting, Sudan's civil war is only getting worse

A new ministerial conference could draw attention to the conflict, but it likely won't bring peace

How decapitation could lead to 'dismembering' of the Iranian state
Middle East

How decapitation could lead to 'dismembering' of the Iranian state

But don't think Tehran won't seek to bring down its Gulf neighbors along with it

US pressure risks plunging Lebanon into violence
Middle East

US pressure risks plunging Lebanon into violence

Lebanese officials lashed out following comments from a US envoy about the need to act against Hezbollah