Evacuations in Dubai reveal risks for expats, influencers and tourists
When war in the region triggered evacuations, tech firms, cruise operators and social-media personalities found their Dubai lifestyles suddenly precarious
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Iranian nationals detained in Moscow after alleged rally near Salaryevo metro
Dozens of Iranian nationals were detained or fined in Moscow after a meeting near Salaryevo metro drew police attention; organizers say it was a private get-together, officials call it an unauthorized rally.
How The View and fact checks framed Kristi Noem’s dismissal and the transition at DHS
Television commentators and investigative reports unpack the controversies surrounding Kristi Noem’s time at the Department of Homeland Security and the implications of her replacement by Sen. Markwayne Mullin
Could cuba be next? trump’s comments amid the us-iran conflict raise concerns
President Trump said cuba could be next after the conflict with Iran, while disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and naval clashes raise global economic and political risks
How the Middle East war disrupted Cyprus’ EU presidency and reshaped Brussels’ response
Cyprus’ rotating EU presidency has been disrupted by the Middle East war, prompting meeting cancellations, heightened security concerns and questions about the bloc’s ability to respond
Trump hosts a hemispheric summit to challenge China’s influence in Latin America
President Trump invites a coalition of regional allies to mar-a-lago for a summit aimed at reducing China’s sway, but experts say meaningful economic offers are needed to shift long-standing trade ties
Newly released Epstein records include FBI interview summaries alleging abuse by Trump
The Justice Department posted additional Epstein-related records that include previously withheld FBI interview summaries about allegations naming President Trump, prompting renewed congressional and media questions.
How Vance balances loyalty to Trump and skepticism from the anti-intervention right
A revealing look at how Vance is reconciling support for Trump on Iran with doubts from the anti-intervention right and the implications for intra-party contests
Inside the intelligence, doctrine and AI behind the campaign against Iran
A concise look at Russia’s reported sharing of targeting data with Iran, the operation’s doctrinal logic and the military use of advanced AI tools
Khrushchev’s secret speech and the partial reckoning with Stalinism
On February 25, 1956, Nikita Khrushchev’s closed-door address broke decades of silence about Stalin’s crimes, opening a limited era of reform and public debate
Merkel’s successor? Merz meets industry chiefs in Munich amid reform frustration
Chancellor Friedrich Merz convenes a high-stakes meeting with industry, employer, trade and craft association leaders at the International Handwerksmesse in Munich, while healthcare reform and AI initiatives add pressure across Berlin and the Länder
Rising casualties as Israel attacks Lebanon and Hezbollah urges border-area evacuations
Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border have surged: heavy bombardment, an evacuation order from Hezbollah and widespread displacement have left many civilians suffering
Pentagon designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk raises legal and security questions
The Pentagon declared Anthropic a supply chain risk, prompting an immediate corporate response and sparking debate over AI safeguards, military access to tools like Claude, and the proper use of a statute intended to guard against adversary-controlled suppliers
Markwayne Mullin nomination: what to expect for the Department of Homeland Security
A profile of Markwayne Mullin, his background, policy positions and what his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security could mean
How Jd Vance balanced MAGA loyalty and anti‑intervention criticism amid the Iran strikes
A focused portrait of how vice president jd vance managed rising tensions between his long‑standing nonintervention instincts and the administration’s aggressive Iran posture while the MAGA coalition reacts
How internal threats and humiliation narratives changed US foreign policy after 2026
This piece examines how claims of national decline and internal enemies guided policy debates, speeches at the Munich Security Conference, and elements of the National Security Strategy