Global Crises
Geo-kleptocracy and the rise of 'global mafia politics'
Expert Alex de Waal explains how the capture of Maduro, leaving his corrupt regime in place, is a 'crystalline example' of regime change in the new era
February 02, 2026
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Europe
Finally, Trump takes a sensible turn on Ukraine
While the press was focused on 'bullying' it would seem the president is actually returning to strategic restraint and charting a more realistic course
October 21, 2025
Latin America
Trump bet $40B on Milei, but what do Americans get out of it?
A massive bailout ahead of the country's legislative elections reveals the high stakes Washington has placed on the Argentine president's survival
October 17, 2025
Global Crises
Beware: The Zombie War on Terror is upon us
The al-Qaida and Taliban threats are long gone but the tools and weapons we created to fight them are finding more monsters to destroy
October 14, 2025
Middle East
Why Trump won't get Afghanistan's Bagram base back
While the Taliban have of course objected, Russia and China would have something to say too
October 06, 2025
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Could bioweapons be center of gravity for US-Russia talks?
The two sides appear interested in compartmentalizing diplomacy outside the war in Ukraine
October 02, 2025
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