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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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The Embassy in Oman. The Houthi Representative.
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The Houthis Struck Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia Postponed the Talks.
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The Watchdog Confirmed It
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243 People. The Ferry Left Surabaya.
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Twenty-Five Years. Still at War.
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Five Tankers. The War Is Back.
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Burnham's First Act. The Consulate Closed.
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The Bridge Over the Tumen
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'Extremely Skeptical'
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Xi Went to Egypt. The US Was in Iran.
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Iran Asked the ICC. The ICC Is Being Dismantled.
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The Wedding Was in Sirik
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First They Have to Find the Plants
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"THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY." The Country the US Captured.
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The Alternative Is the Next War
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47 Dead. 50 Kidnapped. 22 in a Church.
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'One Day a Decision Must Be Made'
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