Middle East Ceasefire 2026: Iran-Israel Conflict and Oil Market Impact
Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the region
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Deep dives and guest columns from former diplomats and scholars.
Nate Silver’s FLIPR Model: 2026 Senate Forecast Explained
Nate Silver’s new midterm forecasting model — branded FLIPR — gives Democrats a 56.8% chance of winning control of the
Opinion: China’s Security Pivot in Central Asia is About Much More Than Just Terrorism and Trade
In a sweeping move that underscores a shifting geopolitical tectonic plate, Beijing recently rallied security ministers and police chiefs from
Asymmetric Warfare in 2026: Ukraine’s USV Strikes and the Moscow Peace Push
Two very different pictures of the Russia-Ukraine war emerged within the same 48-hour window in early September 2026: American diplomats
The Fetterman Texts: Inside the WSJ Leak Shaking the Pennsylvania Senate Delegation
A Wall Street Journal investigation built on leaked internal text exchanges has landed Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in the middle
SCO Summit 2026: Key Outcomes from the Bishkek Meeting and Pakistan’s New Chairmanship
On September 1, 2026, global leaders gathered in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of
Trump vs. Kennedy Center: Judge Weighs Second Bid to Block Renaming
A federal judge is once again weighing whether to block the Kennedy Center’s board from adding President Donald Trump’s name
DOJ Election Monitors in Wyoming: What the 2026 Controversy Means for Voting Rights
Wyoming’s Republican governor and attorney general are investigating “aggressive” DOJ election monitors after the state’s primary. Here’s the legal background,
US Midterms 2026: How Global Conflict Is Shaping Markets
As of early August 2026, Republicans held a slim majority in the House of Representatives, with several competitive Senate races
Pakistan’s Mediating Role Resurfaces as US-Iran Technical Talks Stall
With the US-Iran interim deal expired and technical talks stalled, Pakistan’s role as a mediator alongside Qatar is back in
Saritha Komatireddy: Full Profile of Trump’s NY Attorney General Endorsement
Trump has given his “complete and total endorsement” to former federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy in her bid to unseat NY
Jon Ossoff vs. Mike Collins: Inside Georgia’s Most Competitive 2026 Senate Race
Jon Ossoff enters the general election with a massive fundraising lead and double-digit polling advantage over Trump-endorsed Rep. Mike Collins.