Conflicts
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Trump’s Moment of Reckoning With Iran
Even as aides continually warn him to focus on domestic economic policy, President Donald Trump has pushed the U.S. further and further to the brink of war with Iran, despite ever-depreciating woes of GOP midterm failure.
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New Houthi Attacks Intensify Red Sea Shipping Disruptions
On February 8, the Houthis launched yet another round of missile and drone attacks, representing a flareup that threatens global trade and regional conflict.
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A Winter Without Light in Ukraine
The sounds of war have become routine in Ukraine’s major cities. Every night is defined by air raid alerts, the hum of drones and the thunder of missile interceptions. But this winter, another sound has taken over…
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Iran at the Brink: The Potential for US Invasion
As protests grow in Iran, the potential for a US invasion has grown. Growing tensions between the Trump Administration threaten regime change in Iran.
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The Fallout of Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela
The US’ arrest of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has drawn various reactions, from hope for a democratic transition to criticism over violations of international law.
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Sudan’s Never-Ending War: 1,000 Days of Despair
Since April 2023, Sudan’s civil war has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with roughly 34 million Sudanese people in need of health or humanitarian assistance this year. Unfortunately, the fighting is far from over.
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Protesters Push Iran to the Edge
The situation continues to escalate as some protesters have begun chanting “death to Islamic Republic” and internet blackouts prevent information from leaking internationally. At least 10,000 protestors have been arrested and hundreds killed by the IRGC.
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Trump Backs Protestors in Iran
Since December 2025, huge anti-government demonstrations have swept across Iran, which were triggered by skyrocketing inflation attributed to Iran’s currency’s collapse. President Trump has said American military “rescue” is not off the table.
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UK and France Strike Islamic State Arms Site in Syria
The underground facility was bombed as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the international anti-jihadist coalition coordinated by the United States. It follows a US strike last month in response to the IS killing two American soldiers.
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Iran Grapples With Renewed Nationwide Protests
Thousands of anti-government protestors are marching over the collapse of the Iranian rial. The government’s brutal crackdown on protestors has earned a subtle threat from US President Trump.
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China-Taiwan Tensions Escalate After Major Military Drills
Beijing’s December drills have raised fresh global fear about a Chinese invasion of the island. However, they appear to send more of a political message rather than a serious military escalation.
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The 28 Point Plan for Ukraine
Two of Trump’s foreign policy advisors, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, recently revealed a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine, spanning from de-escalation to reconstruction. Blake McFalls summarizes all 28 points.
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One of the Deadliest Conflicts in the World: Myanmar
Read about the conflict in Myanmar that the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project has dubbed the most violent conflict in the world that shows no signs of abatement.
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El Salvador’s Two-Year Temporary Emergency Order
One of the most controversial and important countries in the Americas: El Salvador. Read guest writer C.J. Getting’s masterful explanation on the country’s response to gang violence.
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Meet the Balkans: A Fun-Sized Russia and Ukraine
The Balkans are but a small region of the world, yet are exceedingly important (and complicated) politically. Here’s a breakdown of the conflict between Kosovo and Republika Srpska, as well as wider tensions in the region.
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The Forgotten African War
For nearly the past year, the outbreak of another violent civil war in Sudan has wreaked havoc on the country and its people. Here’s all you need to know about the conflict and its decades-long history.