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The Bab el-Mandeb Problem
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (435+ words) World Brief: The Bab el-Mandeb Problem Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the fight for control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, record-high global temperatures, and Ukraine’s request for more foreign aid. Fierce battles around Mokha in recent…...
Top Signs You’re Heading for a Quagmire
4+ day, 37+ min ago (638+ words) Argument: Top Signs You’re Heading for a Quagmire Both Washington and Moscow had reasons for acting as they did, but it is hard to argue that these various adventures left either country in a stronger global position. So why do…...
The Political Cost of Sending Korean Forces to Hormuz
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (305+ words) Argument: The Political Cost of Sending Korean Forces to Hormuz South Korea’s navy is well equipped and capable of sustaining long-term missions in waters far from its shores, and it has experience in counterpiracy and patrolling missions in the region....
Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (515+ words) World Brief: Iran Launches Massive Attack on Global Shipping Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a massive Iranian attack on global shipping, Israel punishing the United Kingdom over its trade restrictions, and Europe’s fractured space strategy. Tehran…...
How Could Iran Happen? An Autopsy.
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (515+ words) Argument: How Could Iran Happen? An Autopsy. The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran is now in its seventh month, with costs during periods of heavy fighting estimated at roughly $1 billion per day. Despite having the world’s most powerful military, the United…...
Are Yemen and Saudi Arabia Returning to All-Out War?
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (528+ words) World Brief: Are Yemen and Saudi Arabia Returning to All-Out War? Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Houthi strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure, Canada’s latest retaliatory tariffs against the United States, and a British ban on all…...
How to Insure Against Geopolitical Risk
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (152+ words) FP Live: How to Insure Against Geopolitical Risk No audio? Hover over the video player, and tap the Click to Unmute button. Subtitles are also available. Closed captioning provided by Vimeo and may contain minor inconsistencies. Register now to watch…...
Europe Needs a Real Policy on Israel-Palestine
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (155+ words) Argument: Europe Needs a Real Policy on Israel-Palestine In November 1998, Gaza International Airport opened to much fanfare, a bagpipe and red carpet on hand to welcome the landing of the first jet. U.S. President Bill Clinton subsequently hailed this moment as…...
Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (709+ words) Argument: Iran’s Proxy Strategy Is Never Coming Back Three years ago, on a clear day, you could stand at the Lebanese border with Israel in the village of Marwahin and see the Baha’i Gardens on Mount Carmel, looking down over…...
Would Another War Help Netanyahu Win Reelection?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (147+ words) Analysis: Would Another War Help Netanyahu Win Reelection? So, what can Netanyahu do to rescue himself from the very real risk of being voted out of power? The Trump administration has been far less critical of Israeli provocations in the…...