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Can Cuba outlast Marco Rubio?
Shortly after four members of Congress returned from a fact-finding visit to Havana early last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a…
Thrilla in Manila: Rubio arrives as China-Philippines tensions spike
The South China Sea’s waters turned choppy again just as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Manila to attend an ASEAN…
Israel targets X users, right-wing media with $2 million ad push
The Israeli government paid a Republican Party-aligned public affairs company $9.9 million to advertise and promote content in American social media and news…
Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.
Four weeks ago, Pakistan looked like one of the biggest winners of the U.S.-Iran war.Its army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, shuttled between…
China hawks are losing the public opinion battle
It sometimes seems easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of Washington’s anti-China obsession.Congressional Republicans, on one side, are…
The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle
After ten years of upgrades, repairs, and program-related issues, the lead Zumwalt-class destroyer is finally returning to service this September. But it will…
France is doubling down on nukes. Will Europe pay a price?
Europe’s security fears are real and legitimate. But deploying nuclear-capable aircraft to Russia’s doorstep is not the answer, and Washington’s contradictions are making…
The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
On Monday, Yemen’s Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi Arabia, marking a major escalation that could ratchet up pressure on global oil markets…
With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza
The U.S. war with Iran continues to be a major distraction, diverting attention from other problems even within the Middle East. The Israeli…
John Esposito, 86, showed how Islamophobia warped US policy
My former Georgetown professor, John Esposito, passed away on July 15, 2026, just as the military campaign between the U.S. and Iran reignited…
