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Trump Dismisses New Iran Leader as “Mistake” while Claiming Victory

In a bold statement from Florida, President Donald Trump has dismissed Mojtaba Khamenei as a "mistake" and a "lightweight" as the war in Iran nears its end. Trump asserted...

A Tale of Two Decisions: Britain’s Iran Refusal and Its Costly Reversal

Every government faces moments when it must choose between two imperfect options, and the British government's handling of...

Sanctions, War, and Succession: The Triple Crisis Facing Iran’s New Leaders

Any incoming leadership in Tehran would face a daunting challenge even if they inherited a country at peace....

From Strike to Negotiation: The Unusual Arc of Trump’s Iran Policy

The arc of President Trump's Iran policy — from military strikes to active nuclear negotiations in less than...

Iran-US Talks: Why Verification Is the Hardest Part of Any Nuclear Deal

History suggests that the hardest part of any nuclear agreement is not reaching it — it is verifying...

“Nature Reserve” Gambit Triggers Naval Clash and Collision

China's strategic gambit of declaring a "nature reserve" at a disputed shoal has triggered a naval clash, with its ships colliding with a Philippine...

China’s “Greyzone” Oil and Gas Operations Threaten Taiwan

According to new research, China is operating oil and gas vessels and fixed structures within Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This activity, which was...

A City’s Agony: Sanaa’s Civilians Caught in the Crossfire of a Distant War

For the long-suffering civilians of Sanaa, the Israeli airstrikes represent a new and terrifying chapter in their city's agony. Already ravaged by years of...

Economic Hammer or Diplomatic Handshake? Trump’s Choice on Russia

President Donald Trump has put himself in a position where he must soon choose between wielding an economic hammer against Russia or extending a...

International Court Intervention Looms Over Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute

Legal experts are discussing potential intervention by international courts to resolve the territorial disputes that sparked five days of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia...

Trump’s Fury at Putin Sparks Major U.S. Shift on Ukraine Aid

Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a significant revision of its Ukraine policy, citing the president’s growing anger at Vladimir Putin’s conduct. The shift comes...