How the news media is covering the Iran war.
The War in Iran as International Terrorism
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Middle East & North Africa
More Nuclear States Is Not a Recipe for Greater Security
The Iran War has made nuclear proliferation more likely.
The Stories They Carried
Children’s books provide a glimpse into the values that shape life in Iran today.
How Islamabad Just Sidestepped Decades of Failed Middle East Policy
The Pakistan-brokered ceasefire in the Iran war signals a shift in the center of the diplomatic world.
Negotiating with Bombs
Trump and Netanyahu are not just trying to destroy Iran. They’re trying to destroy the very concept of diplomacy.
The Gaza Stress Test for the UN System
Although forced to shoulder the arduous logistics of aid distribution, the UN has been excluded from the high-level diplomatic processes shaping Gaza’s future.
Destroying Hope in Syria
The United States is supporting extremists, betraying allies, and empowering Russia.
One Blow After Another
This is how Trump’s incompetence and looming global catastrophes may intersect.
Trump’s Dual Obsessions Are Colliding, and China Is Gaining Ground
Wars and tariffs are combining to administer a one-two punch to U.S. global position.
Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity
Many countries still go to war believing that God is on their side. Just as dangerous are those that believe that they will win because technology is on their side.