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Sharp, direct and opinionated. One argument, one verdict, every time — on the world's most consequential developments in diplomacy, geopolitics and international affairs. Not a news summary. Not a survey of perspectives. A position, taken clearly and defended honestly. If something significant happened, there is a view on it here. Read it before you form your own.
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Egypt Has Authorised the Deployment. It Has Not Deployed Anything Yet.
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Dream Candidate for MAGA Conservatives. A Nightmare for the UN.
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A Canopy Fell in Novi Sad. A Government Fell in Belgrade.
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He Crossed the Bridge. China Built It. North Korea Made Them Wait.
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He Did Not Come to New Delhi. He Came for the Refinery.
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Pakistan Went to Tehran. Britain Went to Riyadh.
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Lavrov Flew to Tehran. Trump Said Russia Is Doing Nothing.
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President Sisi Is Speaking Only About Defence.
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Four Hundred Ships. Twelve Attacked. The Strait of Hormuz.
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A Ship Is on the Floor of the Strait of Hormuz.
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They Are Building Earthworks Around Natanz.
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We Are Having Productive Discussions.
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Netanyahu Is Gaining. Thirty Per Cent Haven't Decided.
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Twelve Dead at Riyadh Airport. Trump Is Weighing It.
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Three Years. The Silence. The Bombs.
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The NSC Issued a Warning for Wednesday.
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Vance: No Evidence. Trump: I Personally Believe It.
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