Niall Ferguson: How Great Powers Lose Wars They’re Winning The Free Press What the Iran War Could Mean for Stocks, Bonds and Growth The New York Times The Trump team’s ever-changing list of 4 goals in Iran edition.cnn.com 2026 Iran war | Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & Conflict Britannica How the War with Iran Ends War … Read more
Here’s what you need to knowpublished at 06:12 GMT 06:12 GMT In Iran The IDF says it has launched a fresh wave of attacks targeting Iran’s infrastructure, after oil depots in Tehran were hit overnight. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s “openness to de-escalation” has been “almost immediately killed” by President Trump’s “misinterpretation” of … Read more
When 15-year-old Shurina is cast as a kamikaze pilot in her school play, she embarks on an unexpected journey through history and loss. As she travels across Japan, she visits World War II memorials and hangs paper cranes in memory of schoolgirls forced to end their lives during the war. In Okinawa, as her final … Read more
Economist Joseph Gagnon argues that tariffs and the shuttering of USAID won’t resolve the US national deficit. Though cost cuts pursued by US President Donald Trump may be popular among many Americans, economists differ in their assessment of these measures’ potential outcomes. Peterson Institute for International Economics senior fellow Joseph Gagnon tells host Steve Clemons … Read more
Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels. Research into global conflict indicates more countries are at war today than at any time since World War II. Incoming US President Donald Trump, NATO and the EU all want to increase military spending – which hit record levels worldwide again last year. What are the … Read more
A former war crimes investigator for The Hague tribunal returns to the Balkans to see if justice was ever delivered. Former Czech police commissioner Vladimir Dzuro is a criminal investigator who worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, the ICTY, based in The Hague. In the 1990s he collected evidence against war … Read more
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti argues that Israel’s plans will fail as long as Palestinians reject occupation. Despite all the Israeli offensives of the past year – in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and elsewhere – Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti believes that the Palestinians are closer than ever to achieving their freedom. Barghouti tells host Steve … Read more
Huge crowds of protesters gathered in several cities across Israel Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government make the return of hostages in Gaza their top priority. In Tel Aviv, people protested outside the Israel Defense Forces’ headquarters, blocking traffic and chanting anti-government slogans. Eran Nissan, a peace activist from the progressive Israeli … Read more
Some opinion polls suggest Israeli prime minister’s approval ratings are rising. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his wars on Gaza and Lebanon. Yet some opinion polls suggest his domestic popularity is rising from record lows. What does the future hold for Netanyahu and Israel? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Alon Pinkas – … Read more
Israel has bombed the strip and laid siege to Palestinians living there. Israeli troops have entered Gaza from its north and east, with reports of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters. Israel has expanded its ground operations as it continued to bombard the besieged Palestinian territory. More than 8,500 Palestinians have been killed … Read more