Asia-Pacific
China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force
May 16, 2026
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Europe
Ukraine's conscription crisis is getting increasingly bloody
While outside voices insist the war can still be won on the battlefield, young men in the country are violently resisting recruiters to stay out of it
May 13, 2026
Latin America
As Rubio turns into punisher, Cubans wary of final blow
Despite talk of agreements, the Trump policy now appears bent on breaking the island while offering it 'aid'
May 12, 2026
Europe
Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why.
Did Washington just deal away one of its critical tools of leverage with Russia?
May 12, 2026
Asia-Pacific
Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit
The meeting, however, offers a chance for a badly needed reset between the US and China — if they're willing to seize it
May 11, 2026
Middle East
If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.
May 11, 2026
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