Global Crises
Against the odds, BRICS overcomes sharp divisions in New Delhi
India notched a diplomatic win by simply securing a joint declaration from the bloc amid war in the Middle East
September 13, 2026
Global Crises
Global Crises
The Iran war looms large as BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi
The conflict has divided members of the bloc, but India is determined to find areas of cooperation
September 10, 2026
Washington Politics
Trump's war and tariffs are having a nasty effect on interest rates
His foreign policy is roiling markets and spiking US Treasury bond yields, which touch everything in the American economy
August 27, 2026
Global Crises
Trump is playing chicken with America's oil reserves
The US risks depleting its emergency petroleum supplies even as it escalates with Iran
July 28, 2026
Middle East
They pressured Carter to invade Kharg Island too. He didn't.
History offers lessons for President Trump as he weighs attacking the strategic oil depot
July 17, 2026
Global Crises
Iran's World Cup ordeal was a dress rehearsal for renewed war
US officials tarred Tehran's team as terrorists, with one US official saying he 'danced a happy dance' after they left
July 16, 2026
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