Middle East
Four scenarios for war — and peace — with Iran
June's 12-day conflict exposed the limits of US pressure, forcing Washington to decide what it really wants
August 21, 2025
diplomacy
Africa
US companies rush into Congo before ink is dry on peace deal
If pact between DRC and Rwanda is all about a resource grab for Washington, it will fail. Someone needs to do the hard work of diplomacy.
August 18, 2025
QiOSK
Diplomacy Watch: Battlefield advantage will steer Alaska talks
"We are beginning to see signs of a potential collapse of (Ukrainian) lines that are buckling"
August 15, 2025
Europe
How Trump's latest Ukraine negotiation efforts could fail
So far the president's impromptu diplomacy has lacked proven frameworks — like a clear process or international buy-in
August 09, 2025
QiOSK
Diplomacy Watch: Is Europe out of bargaining chips?
Offered a stiff deal by Trump, the EU’s Ukraine-sparked security fears won out
August 01, 2025
Europe
Trump is squeezing himself with his own Russia deadline
His initial instincts for talking were right; he shouldn’t let frustration or the need for a quick ‘win’ to cloud his judgement here
July 31, 2025
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