Washington's talks in Jordan are merely armistice protocol for Syria
The persistent narrative emanating from Damascus and Washington is that high-level talks are successfully "easing tensions" between Syria and Israel.
By Nikhil Raghavan ·
foreign ministry — Lorien Times
Twelve killed and at least 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary
The tragedy that unfolded early Sunday morning on Hungary’s M3 motorway was not merely an accident; it was a violent collision between human fatigue and systemic neglect.
By Alma Cordero ·
Tartous and Hmeimim: Syria gains civilian control from Russia
The arithmetic of great power politics rarely involves the dramatic speeches we see on cable news; it is usually found in memoranda of understanding, signed far from camera…
By Dana Whitfield ·
Iran-Oman Talks Focused on Restarting Hormuz Shipping Traffic
The moment any great power treats a critical artery like the Strait of Hormuz as a commodity to be negotiated—rather than a shared passage for humanity’s commerce—the alarm bells ring.
By Maya Ellison ·
Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'
The language of international law—Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, "hostile and criminal act"—is always the first thing to break when massive military power gets involved.
By Alma Cordero ·
Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed during West Bank settler attack
The most dangerous thing about conflict—whether it’s an armed skirmish or a Congressional budget fight—is when people mistake rhetorical force for structural reality.
By Dana Whitfield ·