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The Shield of the Americas: Old Wars, New Branding, and the Persistence of Failure
On 7 March 2026, Donald Trump convened a select group of Latin American and Caribbean leaders at his own golf resort in Doral, Florida,...
Beijing, Tehran, Washington: The Hidden Significance of Cheng Li-wen’s Visit
The leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wen, made a rare and historic visit to China from April 7 to 12,...
Iran Repeats Thermopylae — But the War Goes On
The failed war between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has been paused, but is unlikely to be over...
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Plan Fails as NATO Allies Refuse to Join
The United States' NATO allies announced on Monday that they would not participate in President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz,...
Iran Threatens Strikes on Gulf Ports if US Imposes Blockade
The U. S. military announced it will start a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports on Monday, prompting Tehran to threaten retaliation against the...
Pope Vows to Keep Speaking Against War After Trump Attack
Pope Leo said on Monday he will continue speaking out against war despite a direct attack from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently criticized...
ASEAN Urges US–Iran Talks and Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
Southeast Asian nations have urged the United States and Iran to continue negotiations and move toward a permanent settlement following rising tensions in the...
How a US Naval Blockade of Iran Could Squeeze Global Oil Supply
The United States, under Donald Trump, has announced plans to block shipping linked to Iran following the collapse of nuclear and ceasefire talks.
Although Washington...
UK Breaks with US on Iran Strategy, Refuses to Back Strait Blockade
Britain has publicly distanced itself from Washington’s escalating strategy against Iran, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer making clear that the UK will not support...
Oil Surges Past $100 as US Blockade Move Triggers Global Market Shock
Global markets turned cautious after the United States signaled a blockade on Iranian shipping following the collapse of weekend talks. The move, led by...