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Trump threatens to 'hit Iran hard'
Analysts were skeptical of the White House’s willingness to escalate the costly conflict.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailVietnam’s Expanding Strategic Partnerships: Why Canada Could Be Next
Recent developments suggest that the two middle-powers are on the cusp of an important diplomatic upgrade.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailJordan’s military deterrence has collapsed
Jordan continues to absorb attacks from Iran without firing back. The post Jordan’s military deterrence has collapsed ap...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailHow Great Power Rivalry Is Fracturing the Pacific Islands Forum
Absences from this year's Leaders' Meeting are raising questions about the group's solidarity amid growing China-U.S. co...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailBeijing and Washington Can Build AI Safety Despite Mutual Distrust
Practical cooperation should exist alongside competition.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailU.S.-Iran Fighting Reignites
A U.S. attack on Larak Island paves the way for renewed heavy warfare.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailThe other ANZUS at 75: Australia-NZ alliance is too important to overlook
Let’s not overlook the Kiwis as we mark 75 years since the signing of the security treaty between Australia, New Zealand...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailIn Russia-occupied Crimea, Ukrainian attacks land differently for divided residents
Crimea has been targeted this summer by a Ukrainian drone and missile offensive meant to isolate the Russian-occupied pe...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailUkraine Is No Longer the Country Russia Thought It Was
Understanding a country's strategic culture helps assess how it will react to crisis, negotiation, and national security...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailUS-Venezuela oil deal promises a windfall. But, Venezuelans ask, for whom?
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. But schools, hospitals, infrastructure, and pensions have seen li...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailHow AI Supported Research on Tren de Aragua in Brazil
How AI Supported Research on Tren de Aragua in Brazil InSight Crime used Nelson AI to research Tren de Aragua in Brazil,...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailIran war widens split in Gulf stock markets
Dubai and Qatar have fallen as they remain more exposed to the Strait of Hormuz closure, while Saudi Arabia and Oman hav...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailUAE investigates Egyptian bank targeted by US sanctions
The UAE’s Central Bank launched a probe into the local branches of Egypt’s Banque Misr over potential links to Iran.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailA Deadly Flood Underscores the CCP-Imposed Information Vacuum in Tibet
The disaster exposed a stark contrast: open reporting is emerging from Nepal, while information from Tibet remains almos...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailThe Divine Calculus of the Ukraine War’s End
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum,...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailTrial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, and three co-defendants are slated for a trial befor...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailMicronesian Islands Meet Against Backdrop of Great Power Competition
Micronesian governments are elevating unilateral hedging efforts in forums like the MIF, in pursuit of a unified risk-ma...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailKazakhstan’s New Parliament Appoints Tokayev’s Pick, Aibek Dadebay, as Chair
Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament voted in favor of appointing the leader of the Adilet party, a close confidant of...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailEuropean Forces Intercept Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker in Mediterranean
Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said EU defense ministers plan to discuss “actions against the shadow fleet” at a meeti...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailClimate of concern: The changing face of social movements in North Africa
Social movements in North Africa increasingly focus on environmental concerns and the impact of climate change. European...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailAfter Tidö: What a centre-left Sweden would change for Europe
Magdalena Andersson of the Social Democrats is the favourite to become Sweden's next prime minister, but only after mont...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailHitting a High Point: The Australia-Indonesia 2+2
The significance of the 2+2 is the growing web of cooperation between Canberra and Jakarta.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailWhat Zheng He’s Changing Role Reveals About China’s Maritime Strategy
The historical figure has been invoked to advance different symbolic ends as Beijing’s goals and capabilities change.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailSanae Takaichi’s strong poll position masks a brittle mandate
Japan’s prime minister faces no election for years, but her economic agenda still has everything to prove.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailWong’s own logic makes the case for more Ukraine aid
Ukraine’s ambassador argues the Foreign Minister’s own framework is a case for backing Kyiv further.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailIn space, the UAE is choosing capabilities, not camps
Washington and Beijing frame space as a binary contest, but the UAE is quietly building capability from both.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailRebuilding Nepal without repeating the mistakes of 2015
The Himalayan flood exposed a risk that begins beyond Nepal’s borders – and demands a response that does too.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailMore Persecution of the Baha’i in Qatar
One might have thought that a Middle East war that has badly reduced Qatar’s natural gas exports and greatly harmed its ...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailJordan Sees Bigger Threat From Israel Than Iran
For Amman, Israeli annexation of the West Bank looms as an existential risk.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailHow kidnapping became an industry in Nigeria
Insecurity has been a pivotal issue in Nigerian elections for decades — underscoring governments’ inability to tackle th...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailWashington's Africa chief starts second trip to continent
The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs will visit Zambia, Ethiopia, and Kenya from Aug. 30 to Sept. 10.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailIt’s Time to Rein in Trump’s ‘Wars on Terror’
Congress must act to address new and old executive abuses.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailZambia charges opposition leader with treason
The case that threatens to taint Lusaka’s image as a relatively stable southern African democracy.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailWestern hawks are pushing Ukraine to draft its women
Ukraine is already suffering a severe demographic crisis as a result of the decision to eschew peace talks and pursue mi...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailWhat Six Years as an Iran Hostage Taught Me About the Regime
Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, I have watched and listened to nearly every piece of news coverage and analysis ...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailAfter 25 Years, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Faces an Uncertain Future
The SCO faces an uncertain future. Its key members fear each other at least as much as they need each other.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailPutin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit
The Russian president will also hold a series of bilateral talks with the leaders of China, India and other nations duri...
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailUS and Iran exchange fire for the first time in over a month
The US hit two rocket launchers, saying they were about to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailNigeria’s worsening insecurity tests president’s second-term bid
Security challenges in Africa’s most populous country are becoming a defining issue in its election campaign.
No location · Aug 31, 2026 · WedgetailThe Iran war is no Vietnam. But it may become an economic quagmire for the Gulf.
Five costs related to the Iran war are compounding across the Gulf and its trading partners, and none will be eliminated...
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