Netanyahu blocks withdrawal; Gaza roadmap fails structurally
The moment any international agreement moves from the negotiating table to the "engineering table," its political life has already begun to expire.
By Emilio Quesada ·
war — Lorien Times
Iran’s 'strength' theater ignores Scott Bessent and Washington threats
Masoud Pezeshkian’s declaration—that it is "better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity"—is not a statement of fact; it is sophisticated political theater.
By Emilio Quesada ·
Top EU diplomat seeks increase in sanctioned Russian entities: report
The language of perpetual crisis is exhausting.
By Sophie Naimi ·
Lebanese who fled the Israeli invasion visit to see what's left
The sheer arithmetic of devastation in southern Lebanon is staggering, but it’s not the numbers—the 4,200 deaths reported by Lebanese health officials since March 2nd, or the…
By Dana Whitfield ·
Staff Sgt. Rampersad, 28, who always knew she wanted to serve, is laid to rest
The outpouring of grief surrounding Staff Sgt. Angel S.
By Klaus Berger ·