Global Crises
Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win.
Budget shortfalls could force the organization to move closer to the communities that it's meant to serve
May 11, 2026
Global Crises
Middle East
The US will suffer more from oil shock than China, Russia, or EU
This will surprise many Americans because Trump and Co. are flooding the zone with age-old misconceptions in order to prevent panic and opposition to the war.
May 01, 2026
Global Crises
Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers
Even if Gulf shipping reopens tomorrow, supply lags and energy costs are driving fertilizer and other input costs sky high — just in time for planting season
April 14, 2026
QiOSK
Could US-Iran talks in Islamabad bring gas prices back down?
Most analysts expect that the disruption to oil markets will take time to settle down, even if a peace deal is reached
April 10, 2026
Global Crises
Do the math: How much Trump's Iran war will cost you at the pump
With the Strait of Hormuz all but closed, the average US driver is predicted to pay $235 more over the next year
April 07, 2026
Global Crises
Fighting the same war, again and again
Aggressors rarely emerge victorious from conflict. So why do they fight?
April 06, 2026
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