Middle East
6 weeks of war have pushed millions of Iranians into poverty
But Washington should not assume that economic pressure alone can force the nation and its regime into submission
April 15, 2026
sanctions
Europe
Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief
The Trump administration must make clear that a full easing of economic restrictions will be linked to progress on Ukraine
March 11, 2026
Europe
After four years, Russian inflation may be key to ending the war
The prospect of lifting sanctions and sustained economic cooperation is one of the most powerful levers the West has right now
February 20, 2026
Latin America
A deal that Cuba (and Trump) cannot refuse?
The US president wants to talk and so does Havana. They both have things the other needs and we all want to avoid a hostile overthrow.
February 05, 2026
Latin America
South Florida: When local politics become rogue US foreign policy
Miami-Dade's anti-Castro lobby is already rallying for Cuba next after Saturday's regime change operation in Venezuela
January 05, 2026
QiOSK
Diplomacy Watch: Trump turns the screws on Moscow
In a sudden about-face, the president went from meeting with Putin to issuing sanctions on Russia’s top oil producers
October 24, 2025
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