Media
Doom loop: Coup, assassination a feature not bug in US policy
A look back at the killing of Diem, which touched off the Vietnam War — who says Washington isn't led by the same self-destructive characters throughout time?
February 16, 2026
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Europe
Rubio's spoonful of sugar helps hard medicine go down in Munich
The Secretary of State's message on civilizational renewal and self-reliance wasn't too different than Vance's the year before, but it landed much softer.
February 14, 2026
Europe
Could this be the election that brings Hungary's Orban down?
The 16-year incumbent faces a center right challenger who supports Ukraine and is more interested in restoring ties with the EU
February 13, 2026
Middle East
Trump hasn't bombed Iran yet. He must be reading these polls.
American public opinion is largely against a new war with Tehran. If that isn't staying the president's hand, it should.
February 13, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today?
It's about manpower, material, and most importantly, how we choose to use our military forces. We're doing it all wrong.
February 12, 2026
Washington Politics
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
February 10, 2026
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