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
July 10, 2026
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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
July 02, 2026
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
April 17, 2026
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
March 07, 2026
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
September 26, 2025
Asia-Pacific
American Civil War and the Lesson for China and Taiwan
The willingness of countries to spill blood and treasure over secession is universal. Who thinks China would be any different?
July 19, 2021
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