Middle East
Not so diplomatic: Witkoff, Kushner, and Trump’s march to war in Iran
Reports indicate that two of the president’s key advisers offered misleading advice that helped push the US toward conflict
March 14, 2026
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Latin America
Vatican quietly steps up role in US-Cuba talks
The Holy See is hoping to revive its place as a key mediator between Washington and Havana
March 13, 2026
QiOSK
Most Iranian Americans want diplomacy with Iran: poll
A new survey shows that the country's diaspora in the US is deeply divided over the ongoing war
March 12, 2026
Middle East
History tells us coercion through airpower alone won’t work
Donald Trump won’t commit troops because he knows it would hurt him politically. But that’s what it would take if he wants Iran to capitulate.
February 24, 2026
Global Crises
How Trump's Board of Peace is set up for a multibillion dollar fail
A vague mandate and pay-to-play model suggest it'll become a bloated boondoggle in search of an expanded mission lacking full international legitimacy
February 19, 2026
Global Crises
Is NATO creating an Arctic crisis to placate Trump?
The alliance's buildup to confront questionable Russian and Chinese threats lacks the diplomacy necessary to stave off escalation
February 19, 2026
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