Latin America
Is Rubio backing off Cuba regime change for his own political good?
Trump wants to make a deal, plus the secretary may not want to be face of crisis if the government there collapses
February 19, 2026
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Military Industrial Complex
In Silicon Valley, Hegseth is just one link in the brave new kill chain
Today's 'disrupters' are merely investors and techies who want to change the rules so they can be the 'Apple' of weapons, subsidized by you, of course
February 18, 2026
Media
'Kennedy's Coup' signaled regime change doom loop for US
A look back at Diem's assassination, setting off the Vietnam War — who says Washington isn't led by the same self-destructive characters throughout time?
February 16, 2026
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
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