The Iran question. The U.S. reportedly deployed F-15E fighter jets to Jordan on Jan. 18. According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump has requested that his aides bring him “decisive” options to deal with Iran. Additional assets, including the Patriot and THAAD air defense systems, are also expected to be delivered to […]
Last week, Russia announced that it will soon host the International Forum for Collective Security under the auspices of the Collective Security Treaty Organization,...
Chaos in Syria. Clashes erupted between armed groups and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces around Shaddadi prison, which holds thousands of Islamic State fighters,...
Hitting the target. China’s economy grew by 5 percent year over year in 2025, reaching 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.15 trillion) and meeting Beijing’s target...
Next steps. Hamas has privately signaled that it is ready to disarm, two U.S. officials said after Washington's announcement on Wednesday of the opening...
