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With the nuclear deal gone, Iran faces narrowing options, even as mounting domestic, economic and geopolitical pressure makes the regime more vulnerable but also more assertive.
With the Nuclear Deal Gone, Iran’s Back Is to the Wall
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Tehran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
With the nuclear deal gone, Iran faces narrowing options, even as mounting domestic, economic and geopolitical pressure makes the regime more vulnerable but also more assertive.
In her latest column, @fridaghitis.bsky.social runs down five elections in 2026 that she’ll be watching closely for their impact on global affairs:
The Five Elections That Will Be Pivotal for Global Politics and Democracy in 2026
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In her latest column, @fridaghitis.bsky.social runs down five elections in 2026 that she’ll be watching closely for their impact on global affairs:
Eight years after U.N.-sponsored reunification talks broke down, a moderate candidate’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
A New Leader in Northern Cyprus Renews Hope for Reunification
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Eight years after U.N.-sponsored reunification talks broke down, a moderate candidate’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Iran’s economic and political isolation is deepening, Jonathan Fenton-Harvey writes.
With the Nuclear Deal Gone, Iran’s Back Is to the Wall
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Tehran’s economic and political isolation is deepening.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Even as it seeks new diplomatic partnerships outside the West, Iran’s economic and political isolation is deepening, Jonathan Fenton-Harvey writes.
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
The Five Elections That Will Be Pivotal for Global Politics and Democracy in 2026
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The U.S. midterm congressional elections are just one contest in 2026 that could have a significant impact on global affairs.
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
Columnist @fridaghitis.bsky.social breaks down the others to watch:
When moderate opposition candidate Tufan Erhurman decisively won a presidential election in the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus in October, it gave a major boost to hopes that U.N.-sponsored reunification talks on the disputed island may soon restart.
A New Leader in Northern Cyprus Renews Hope for Reunification
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
When moderate opposition candidate Tufan Erhurman decisively won a presidential election in the breakaway state of Northern Cyprus in October, it gave a major boost to hopes that U.N.-sponsored reunification talks on the disputed island may soon restart.
Despite narratives to the contrary, the question of whether to disobey illegal orders is a matter of concern to U.S. service members across the political spectrum.
There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Despite narratives to the contrary, the question of whether to disobey illegal orders is a matter of concern to U.S. service members across the political spectrum.
No matter who is declared the winner of Honduras’ recent election, ongoing questions about the validity of the results will sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
Corruption—and Trump—Loomed Over Honduras’ Presidential Election
Questions about the validity of the results are likely to sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
No matter who is declared the winner of Honduras’ recent election, ongoing questions about the validity of the results will sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
Trump’s transactional diplomacy looks likely to transform the practice of conflict resolution for a long time to come.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
The New Art of the Peace Deal
The Trump administration’s business-first approach is rewriting the rules of peacemaking, for better or for worse.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Trump’s transactional diplomacy looks likely to transform the practice of conflict resolution for a long time to come.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
If it becomes the default, the world may find itself trading one form of instability for another, Adam Day writes.
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island, Jonathan Gorvett writes.
A New Leader in Northern Cyprus Renews Hope for Reunification
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Moderate candidate Tufan Erhurman’s presidential election win in Northern Cyprus is prompting cautious optimism on the divided island, Jonathan Gorvett writes.
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
There’s No Partisan Divide on Illegal Orders for the U.S. Military
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The narrative that only Democrats care about refusing unlawful military orders and only Republicans care about following lawful ones is misleading.
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
Charli Carpenter, Heather Kumove and Geraldine Santoso write:
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"For all their utopian dreams, the megaprojects championed by MBS don’t signal the future, but the trap represented by Saudi Arabia’s political economy."
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
MBS’ Vanity Projects Are Bleeding Saudi Arabia Dry
Saudi Arabia can’t even afford Mohammed bin Salman’s follies, let alone the investment into the U.S. he promised Donald Trump.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
"For all their utopian dreams, the megaprojects championed by MBS don’t signal the future, but the trap represented by Saudi Arabia’s political economy."
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
My @wpr.bsky.social column on MBS and the staggering waste of his development "vision." Gift link: www.worldpoliticsreview.com/mbs-trump-sa...
Questions about the validity of Honduras’ election results are likely to sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office, James Bosworth (@bloggingsbyboz.bsky.social) writes.
Corruption—and Trump—Loomed Over Honduras’ Presidential Election
Questions about the validity of the results are likely to sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Questions about the validity of Honduras’ election results are likely to sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office, James Bosworth (@bloggingsbyboz.bsky.social) writes.
The Trump administration’s business-first approach is rewriting the rules of peacemaking, for better or for worse, Adam Day writes.
The New Art of the Peace Deal
The Trump administration’s business-first approach is rewriting the rules of peacemaking, for better or for worse.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration’s business-first approach is rewriting the rules of peacemaking, for better or for worse, Adam Day writes.
Like many other recent elections in Latin America, this one was defined by how angry most Hondurans are at the entire political system, James Bosworth (@bloggingsbyboz.bsky.social) writes.
Corruption—and Trump—Loomed Over Honduras’ Presidential Election
Questions about the validity of the results are likely to sabotage the next president’s legitimacy from their first day in office.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Like many other recent elections in Latin America, this one was defined by how angry most Hondurans are at the entire political system, James Bosworth (@bloggingsbyboz.bsky.social) writes.
Trump’s transactional diplomacy looks likely to transform the practice of conflict resolution for a long time to come.
If it becomes the default, Adam Day writes, the future looks very uncertain.
If it becomes the default, Adam Day writes, the future looks very uncertain.
The New Art of the Peace Deal
The Trump administration’s business-first approach is rewriting the rules of peacemaking, for better or for worse.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Trump’s transactional diplomacy looks likely to transform the practice of conflict resolution for a long time to come.
If it becomes the default, Adam Day writes, the future looks very uncertain.
If it becomes the default, Adam Day writes, the future looks very uncertain.
The potential failure of the FCAS — billed as a European sixth-generation fighter aircraft — should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry.
A Truly European Defense Industry May Remain a Pipe Dream—Forever
The potential failure of the FCAS project should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The potential failure of the FCAS — billed as a European sixth-generation fighter aircraft — should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry.
As regional and international powers struggle to broker a durable peace, the conflict in Sudan now threatens to spill over borders, redraw security maps from the Nile to the Sahel, and further erode the international norm against mass atrocity.
With the Fall of Darfur, Sudan’s War Enters a Dangerous New Phase
As foreign actors struggle to broker peace, paramilitary forces are consolidating control over a region roughly the size of France.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As regional and international powers struggle to broker a durable peace, the conflict in Sudan now threatens to spill over borders, redraw security maps from the Nile to the Sahel, and further erode the international norm against mass atrocity.
Europe’s ambition to achieve strategic sovereignty will remain a pipe dream unless the incentive structure for European defense contractors is changed dramatically, @RikeFranke writes.
A Truly European Defense Industry May Remain a Pipe Dream—Forever
The potential failure of the FCAS project should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Europe’s ambition to achieve strategic sovereignty will remain a pipe dream unless the incentive structure for European defense contractors is changed dramatically, @RikeFranke writes.
As regional and international powers struggle to broker a durable peace in Sudan, the RSF — a foreign-backed militia with a history of genocidal violence — is consolidating its control over a region roughly the size of France.
With the Fall of Darfur, Sudan’s War Enters a Dangerous New Phase
As foreign actors struggle to broker peace, paramilitary forces are consolidating control over a region roughly the size of France.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As regional and international powers struggle to broker a durable peace in Sudan, the RSF — a foreign-backed militia with a history of genocidal violence — is consolidating its control over a region roughly the size of France.
Saudi Arabia can’t even afford MBS’s follies, let alone the massive investment into the U.S. he promised Donald Trump.
MBS’ Vanity Projects Are Bleeding Saudi Arabia Dry
Saudi Arabia can’t even afford Mohammed bin Salman’s follies, let alone the investment into the U.S. he promised Donald Trump.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Saudi Arabia can’t even afford MBS’s follies, let alone the massive investment into the U.S. he promised Donald Trump.
Everyone is worse off in a trade war. But in relative terms, the negative impacts of protectionism are unevenly distributed by gender, with men often coming out ahead.
Trade Wars Are Wars on Women
While tariffs make everyone worse off, the negative impacts are unevenly distributed by gender, with men often coming out ahead.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Everyone is worse off in a trade war. But in relative terms, the negative impacts of protectionism are unevenly distributed by gender, with men often coming out ahead.
The dispute with China over the chipmaker Nexperia represents another nail in the coffin of Europe’s dedication to free trade and global integration.
The Nexperia Chip Crisis Is the Death Knell of Globalization
The dispute with China over Nexperia represents another nail in the coffin of Europe’s dedication to free trade and global integration.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The dispute with China over the chipmaker Nexperia represents another nail in the coffin of Europe’s dedication to free trade and global integration.
The potential failure of the FCAS — billed as a European sixth-generation fighter aircraft — should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry, @rikefranke.bsky.social writes.
A Truly European Defense Industry May Remain a Pipe Dream—Forever
The potential failure of the FCAS project should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The potential failure of the FCAS — billed as a European sixth-generation fighter aircraft — should be a moment of reflection in Europe regarding its plans for a European defense industry, @rikefranke.bsky.social writes.