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We Spoke to Iran's Ambassador about the War. Here's What He Said

Wilfred Waimiri · March 4, 2026 · 21 min read

What Does Erdogan Want?

For over two decades, Erdogan has transformed Turkey from a strategic afterthought into a rising middle power. What does he really want for his nation, and for himself?

Simon Whistler · February 3, 2026 · 16m

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Freezing the War, Not Ending It. Why Trump’s Russo-Ukraine Peace Deal Will Break Down

Trump's proposed Russia-Ukraine peace deal may secure signatures, but with both sides still fighting, the real question is whether it ends the war or merely freezes it.

Yelyzaveta Khomovska · January 12, 2026 · 15 min read

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The Buried Treasure of the South China Sea

The South China Sea is not just a geopolitical flashpoint — beneath its contested waters lie vast reserves of oil, gas, and marine resources driving one of the most dangerous territorial disputes on Earth.

Micky Braeger · September 29, 2025 · 17 min read

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