Global Crises
The forgotten fugitives of US forever wars
It's great when Washington can end the conflicts it starts, but on this World Refugee Day let's recall that the ensuing crises they cause are not so easily controlled
June 19, 2026
Global Crises
Global Crises
In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint
The Holy See's recent encyclical is as much about foreign policy as it is about theology
June 12, 2026
Europe
Putin denies economic stagnation after four years of war
During its annual forum in St. Petersburg, the Russian president was keen to show that Moscow was back as a major economic and geopolitical player
June 09, 2026
Africa
Dying in Diesel protests: Africa slammed by Iran war energy crisis
Many governments on the continent set fuel prices. That's become a problem when leaders can no longer subsidize to keep costs low.
May 27, 2026
Middle East
More Iran war? There goes the neighborhood, and global economy.
US energy exporters might benefit from higher global oil prices, but American consumers do not and they, along the rest of the world, are paying.
May 26, 2026
Middle East
Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated?
Washington has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency, or accelerating it.
May 21, 2026
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