Global Crises
Trump's ill-fated attempt to copy Israel's 'mowing the grass' strategy
From Venezuela to Iran, the president thinks he can avoid 'the forever war trap' but that is exactly what we're going to get
March 16, 2026
pentagon contractors
Military Industrial Complex
Weapons makers, foreign states lavish $32 million on US think tanks
American research organizations often promote new weaponry that would benefit their donors
March 16, 2026
Global Crises
‘Water War’ rages as India-Pakistan tensions reach boiling point
A new dam is emblematic of a fraught relationship between the neighboring nations, experts say
March 16, 2026
Middle East
Not so diplomatic: Witkoff, Kushner, and Trump’s march to war in Iran
Reports indicate that two of the president’s key advisers offered misleading advice that helped push the US toward conflict
March 14, 2026
QiOSK
Hegseth lauds Iran campaign but ignores shrinking US stockpiles
Washington burned through $5.6 billion in munitions in first two days of war, according to the Pentagon’s own estimates
March 13, 2026
Latin America
Vatican quietly steps up role in US-Cuba talks
The Holy See is hoping to revive its place as a key mediator between Washington and Havana
March 13, 2026
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