Features/Interviews
Trump’s Iran war drags the world into his tear-it-down politics
March 9, 2026
Trump’s Iran war drags the world into his tear-it-down politics
America’s attitude toward allies leading up to the Iran war was the geopolitical equivalent of a slogan on a jacket…
After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un must decide how to handle Trump
March 8, 2026
After Iran and Venezuela, Kim Jong Un must decide how to handle Trump
Last weekend, North Korean state media condemned the United States and Israel for launching a “war of aggression” against Iran,…
Who are the Kurds?
March 8, 2026
Who are the Kurds?
The Kurdish people are an ethnic minority group in the Middle East without an independent state. Estimates of the population…
Iran war may help Netanyahu at home but hurt Israel abroad
March 7, 2026
Iran war may help Netanyahu at home but hurt Israel abroad
Tel Aviv — “Netanyahu is the great war leader of our age” declared a headline in Britain’s Telegraph newspaper on…
A week in, how Trump’s war with Iran ends is an open question
March 7, 2026
A week in, how Trump’s war with Iran ends is an open question
Tel Aviv, Israel — After a week of violence reconfiguring the Middle East, some US goals seem in reach, others…
They fought in Iraq. Now they’re the Democrats’ loudest voices against the war in Iran.
March 5, 2026
They fought in Iraq. Now they’re the Democrats’ loudest voices against the war in Iran.
Rep. Eugene Vindman is among a generation of young Democrats who ran for Congress, in part, because of their experience…
Why doesn’t Congress declare war anymore?
March 5, 2026
Why doesn’t Congress declare war anymore?
It is obviously “war” when two countries attack a third, kill its leader and try to destroy its military, as…
When Russia invaded Ukraine, gas went to $5 a gallon. Is this time different?
March 4, 2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine, gas went to $5 a gallon. Is this time different?
Four years ago, Russia attacked Ukraine, and oil shot up 50 percent in a matter of weeks, north of $100…
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
March 4, 2026
The US just took out two China-friendly leaders in two months. Why has Beijing done very little about it?
Hong Kong/Beijing — In quick succession, US President Donald Trump has taken out two of Beijing’s closest allies: Venezuelan President…
Has the US ever assassinated a world leader before?
March 3, 2026
Has the US ever assassinated a world leader before?
The US government for decades shied away from targeting foreign leaders after embarrassing failures and unintended consequences from covert activities…