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February 14, 2026

Lessons for Venezuela From Two Afghanistan Wars

The dysfunctions of Soviet and American interventions in Central Asia could be replicated closer to home. The post Lessons for Venezuela From Two Afghanistan Wars appeared first on The American Conservative

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 20, 2026

What should countries do to support people fighting for change in Iran?

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Thousands of people protested in Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy revolution. The rally follows nationwide protests in Iran, which started in December over economic hardships and quickly turned political and were repressed in the most violent crackdown since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Around 8,000 were gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate at 1300 GMT, the Berlin police told Reuters, adding that 20,000 had registered to attend

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 21, 2026

What are the possible effects of using military strikes to influence Iran's nuclear policy?

According to media reports, US President Donald Trump is weighing initial limited strikes to force Iran into a nuclear deal. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Centre, says that it's unikely the US will manage to overthrow the Iranian government with airstrikes and may result "in a more militaristic and repressive government, if that's even possible"

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🏛️ Politics

February 18, 2026

What should happen when one agency refuses to share information with another in a serious investigation?

The FBI formally rejected Minnesota state investigators’ request to access evidence related to Alex Pretti’s death that occurred during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement-related operation, according to officials. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has sought to access evidence and information related to the federal government’s investigation into Pretti’s Jan. 24 death. On Monday, BCA […]

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 21, 2026

How can international aid efforts best support peace and recovery in Sudan?

By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Feb 3 - The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday pledged to donate $500 million to a U.N. fund for humanitarian aid for Sudan, amid a U.S. push to renew efforts towards a truce in the conflict that has devastated the country. Sudan has accused the UAE of arming the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which have been fighting the Sudanese army in thecivil war that broke out in April 2023- a charge the UAE denies butU.N. expertsandU.S. lawmakershave found credible

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🌍 Geopolitics

February 21, 2026

How could changes in China’s military leadership affect its plans for Taiwan?

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control, but has also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan

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🎭 Culture

February 22, 2026

Georgian Gorgeous, Courtesy of Gainsborough and the Frick

Couture with dash and sparkle delivered in New York’s first Gainsborough show

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🏛️ Politics

February 22, 2026

A Puzzle about Learning Resources v. Trump

The article explores the complexities surrounding the allocation of learning resources in the context of Trump's policies, highlighting the challenges and implications for education.

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🏥 Healthcare

February 21, 2026

What are the pros and cons of making more medications available over the counter?

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he believes “everything should be over the counter” unless a drug is unsafe, addictive or requires monitoring

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