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The war in Iran has all the elements of a Greek tragedy
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left thousands of Indian sailors at risk
The article explores contrasting perspectives on contemporary France, examining its political landscape, social issues, and the impact of recent events on national identity and global standing.
An undercover journalist travels the Volga to catch a glimpse of life under Putin
Former FM’s terms for ending the war leave out the states that absorbed the most damage
Vince Gilligan’s “Pluribus” asks whether an AI-led society would really be that bad
Certain outcomes to the U.S. war in Iran now seem more likely than ever
The White House wants to portray Iran’s military as defeated, but U.S. intelligence shows otherwise
U.S. operations in Iran risk draining limited U.S. stocks
The article explores the potential future developments in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, analyzing geopolitical implications and the roles of regional and global powers in shaping the situation.
Western tariffs accelerated its transformation into a sophisticated extension of China’s industrial policy
However, U.S. law dictates that only an act of Congress or a Senate resolution can withdraw Washington from the alliance