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The Only Way to Contain Iran is the One We Abandoned
Iran is one of the most sanctioned countries in the world, alongside Russia. The country has been subjected to all kinds of comprehensive and...
OSCE Ministerial Aftermath: Europe’s Hard Choice — Selective or Collective Security?
The return of armed conflict to Europe raises questions about the endurance of the foundations of Europe’s post–Cold War security architecture. For decades, European...
As Dollar Retreats, ECB Urges Europe to Prepare Euro for Global Spotlight
Europe needs to strengthen its financial architecture and be ready to play a larger role in global markets as the U.S. dollar retreats, European...
Russia Sees No “Bright Future” for U.S. Economic Ties, Eyes BRICS Alternatives
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that while Moscow remains open to cooperation with the United States, he sees little prospect for...
Iran Arrests Reformist Politicians Amid Crackdown on Protests
Who Was Detained
Iranian authorities have arrested at least four senior figures from the Reform Front, a coalition of reformist and moderate politicians. Among those...
Thailand Votes to Replace Military-Backed Constitution
Thailand has taken a decisive step toward rewriting the foundations of its political system after voters overwhelmingly backed a referendum calling for a new...
U.S. Tests China’s Grip on African Minerals Ahead of Cape Town Indaba
The United States is intensifying efforts to challenge China’s long-standing dominance of Africa’s critical minerals sector, using offtake agreements and state-backed financing rather than...
Opposition Figure Seized Again Hours After Release in Caracas
Juan Pablo Guanipa is a senior Venezuelan opposition politician and a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado. He was arrested in May...
Russian intelligence officer shot, wounded in Moscow
Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a senior Russian military intelligence official, was shot in his Moscow apartment building and is in serious condition in the...
Oman Talks: A Last Diplomatic Off-Ramp for Iran and the U.S.?
Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday with expectations low and risks high. The talks, focused formally...