World Affairs & Conflict

May 1, 2026

Libya’s False Peace

Libya’s False Peace

Libya needs political unity, not Washington’s dealmaking.
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May 1, 2026

Iran’s Underground Church in Wartime

Iran’s Underground Church in Wartime

Amid harsh persecution and an internet blackout, Iran’s house-church movement continues to grow as believers preach, serve their communities, and face inten ...
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May 1, 2026

Dictators Target Nobel Laureates, Activists As Enemies

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May 1, 2026

Asian currencies wilting in the Iran war's heat - Asia Times

Asian currencies wilting in the Iran war's heat - Asia Times

TOKYO – India and Indonesia aren’t often at the center of the global financial zeitgeist. But as the rupee and rupiah lead Asian currencies down and down,
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May 1, 2026

Taiwan in the crosshairs

Taiwan in the crosshairs

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly plans to focus on Taiwan during his planned summit with US President Donald Trump next month.
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May 1, 2026

Middle Israel: Will Naftali Bennett and Lapid's fourth Israeli alliance last? | The Jerusalem Post

Middle Israel: Will Naftali Bennett and Lapid's fourth Israeli alliance last? | The Jerusalem Post

The alliance that Bennett and Lapid unveiled this week is young and might well fail the way so many others have before it. But two things can already be said in its favor.
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May 1, 2026

The Strange Case of Lebanon’s 'Ceasefire'

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May 1, 2026

Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump

Germany’s Merz loses hard-won favor with Trump

The American president seems to be seething over criticism that the U.S. has been “humiliated” in Iran, and is threatening to pull Washington’s forces out of Germany.
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May 1, 2026

How to stop rising Jew hate in Britain

How to stop rising Jew hate in Britain

In recent weeks we’ve had arson attacks on synagogues, ambulances firebombed, a video of a Jewish building inspector being harangued.
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May 1, 2026

Iran Is Grasping for a Solution to an American Blockade

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May 1, 2026

A Walk Through the Dark Iranian Forest

A Walk Through the Dark Iranian Forest

By seeing only the trees, we risk losing sight of where we are
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May 1, 2026

One Big Reason Iran Thinks It Has the Advantage

One Big Reason Iran Thinks It Has the Advantage

The U.S. burned through munitions but failed to destroy Tehran’s own weapons.
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May 1, 2026

As Iran Loses This War, Global Power Balance Is Shifting

As Iran Loses This War, Global Power Balance Is Shifting

Victor Davis Hanson explains why Iran is not only losing this war, but the global balance of power is shifting, thanks to President Trump's moves.
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May 1, 2026

How the Strait of Hormuz Has Become a Weapon of War

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May 1, 2026

Art and War with a Master Storyteller

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May 1, 2026

The UAE’s Post-OPEC Security Doctrine

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May 1, 2026

Opening The Door: Why Psychedelics Alone Won’t Save Veterans — And What Must Be Built Around Them - Armed Forces Press

Opening The Door: Why Psychedelics Alone Won’t Save Veterans — And What Must Be Built Around Them - Armed Forces Press

In 2023 alone, 6,398 veterans died by suicide—a number that has remained stubbornly high despite increased awareness and funding.
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May 1, 2026

Expanding Frontiers: How China’s Outward Push Could Cause Friction

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May 1, 2026

A Blueprint for a US-South Korea Combined Multi-Domain Task Force

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May 1, 2026

Cyberwarfare and the Iran Conflict

Cyberwarfare and the Iran Conflict

In 2026, conflict doesn’t pause just because the shooting does. 
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May 1, 2026

Why Stability in the Gulf Depends on Regime Change in Iran

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May 1, 2026

Pentagon Resources Go Far in Latin America

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May 1, 2026

House approves Senate bill to fund DHS, including the Coast Guard

House approves Senate bill to fund DHS, including the Coast Guard

The House unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the 76-day shutdown.
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May 1, 2026

GOP Lawmakers Voice Fresh Concern Over Defense Budget Request

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May 1, 2026

The Pentagon Is Dismantling Its Own Arctic Defense

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May 1, 2026

U.S. Army Equips AMPV With 30mm Cannon for Armored Units

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May 1, 2026

Shoes are Taking Back the Amphibs

Shoes are Taking Back the Amphibs

...I still don't understand a 13XX commanding an AS 'tho...
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May 1, 2026

U.S. Navy F/A-18 "Flexes" Service Life as Ultimate Carrier-Attack Workhorse

U.S. Navy F/A-18 "Flexes" Service Life as Ultimate Carrier-Attack Workhorse

Infrared tracking, digital cockpits, and advanced targeting transform the classic F/A-18, keeping this carrier-attack workhorse lethal and relevant against evolving threats.
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May 1, 2026

U.S. Navy Declares IOC for Modified P-8A Poseidon

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May 1, 2026

A STORY OF FAILURE

A STORY OF FAILURE

Ever feel like you’re winning, only to realize you’ve been playing the wrong game? George Fust shares a raw account of a career-altering interview where his "perfect" performance was called out as disingenuous. Despite a stellar military record, he discovered he had confused rehearsed confidence with actual leadership. He learned that true leadership isn't about being the smartest person in the room or chasing personal ambition. Instead, it requires the humility to prioritize the team and the self-awareness to remain genuine under pressure. Fust explains that while competence is just the entry ticket, the real work involves inviting honest feedback and realizing that success is never a solo journey.
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