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 Iran Links Gulf Prosperity to a Single Critical Decision in War Message

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has linked Gulf prosperity to a single critical decision: whether to continue hosting US and Israeli military forces that are conducting operations against Iran. His message, delivered more than a month into the conflict, reduces the complex regional situation to a clear and consequential choice. Tehran is making the argument that Gulf nations' economic futures depend on the political and...

Netanyahu’s Vision of a New Middle East Collides With Trump’s Realistic Limits

Benjamin Netanyahu has a vision for the Middle East that is sweeping in scope and long in timeline. He sees the current conflict with Iran as a historic opportunity to fundamentally alter the regional balance of power — diminishing Iran, potentially changing its government, and creating a more secure environment for Israel and its regional partners. It is an ambitious, principled vision built on...

Trump Delivers on Promise: Christmas Strikes Hit ISIS in Nigeria

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had delivered on his promise to strike ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria, targeting what he described as...

Decisive Military Response: US Strikes ISIS After Americans Killed in Palmyra

The United States delivered a decisive military response after Americans were killed in Palmyra, striking Islamic State positions across 70 locations in Syria. The...

Trump Warns: Russian Patience May Be Thin

President Donald Trump has warned Ukraine that Russian patience may be thin, urging Kyiv to "move quickly" on a peace deal. Trump made the...

European Resistance to Trump Creates Unprecedented Unity

Donald Trump's attacks on Europe have paradoxically created unprecedented unity among diverse continental voices. The unifying effect comes as Trump pressures Ukraine on territorial...

Trade Enforcement Discussion Reveals Trump’s Impatience With Diplomatic Processes

Trade enforcement discussion revealed President Trump's deep impatience with diplomatic processes during Monday's White House meeting. The president repeatedly rejected suggestions that enforcement should...

The Role of Universities in National Defense: A New Security Imperative

Western universities now play a direct role in national defense, creating a new security imperative to guard against foreign espionage, argues former Canadian intelligence...

Kremlin Rejects Key Peace Terms as Putin Warns Europe of Immediate War Readiness

Efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war suffered a significant setback Tuesday following unproductive negotiations in Moscow between Russian leadership and American...

Housing Reconstruction Priorities Must Balance Urban and Rural Needs

Massive housing destruction requires reconstruction priorities balancing urban and rural needs while addressing both immediate shelter and long-term housing quality. Millions of Ukrainians need...

Trump Orders Continued Diplomacy While Defining Summit Participation Criteria

President Trump ordered continued Ukraine peace diplomacy while simultaneously defining clear summit participation criteria for his personal involvement. Trump declared he would engage Putin...

Police Suspected Flight: Bolsonaro Arrested After Monitor Tampering Detected

Federal police moved to arrest Jair Bolsonaro after they suspected he was preparing to flee to a foreign embassy, a suspicion triggered by the...

“US Reconsiders G20 Absence as South Africa Pushes Back Against Accusations”

South Africa has announced that the US is reconsidering its boycott of the G20 summit. Ramaphosa confirmed talks with Washington, though Trump’s presence remains...

Defense Industrial Cooperation Expands: $700M NASAMS Sale Exemplifies US-Taiwan Partnership

Growing defense industrial cooperation between the United States and Taiwan reached a new milestone with Pentagon confirmation of a $700 million sale of the...