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US Pushes Coalition to Reopen Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge
The United States is seeking international support to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after its closure during the conflict with Iran. The...
King’s US Visit Reflects UK’s Long Game To Steady Strained Alliance
The visit of King Charles III to the United States comes at a time of visible tension between Washington and London. His meetings with...
The Strait Where Power Confronts What War Means
There exist places that appear to thwart the ambition of countries. Places where power, however immense, encounters limits it did not design. The Strait...
The Ambiguity Trap: When Strategic Signals Become Systemic Perturbations
On March 31, five weeks into an active war, Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and articulated what he presented as a...
Will AI Be Able to Replace Air Traffic Controllers?
Artificial intelligence will change air traffic control, but it should not replace air traffic controllers. Aviation safety depends on data, prediction, judgment and accountability....
Trump Urges Iran to ‘Get Smart’ on Deal Amid Plans to Prolong Blockade
U. S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to "get smart soon" and finalize a deal as the conflict continues without resolution. He...
How Living on California’s North Coast Shapes the Way People Speak
The majority of people identify California English with speed and sunshine. Silicon Valley's tech-speak or Los Angeles' clipped, upward-tilting speech comes to mind. These...
Which oil tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war
The U. S. has a blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its blockade on marine traffic in the Strait...
Taiwan Independence Explained: Is Taiwan Already a Country?
U. S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing next month for a summit, where China is...
US restricts equipment exports to Hua Hong, China’s No. 2 chipmaker
The U. S. Department of Commerce recently ordered several chip equipment companies to stop shipping certain tools to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker. This...