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News•Feb 20, 2026
Four Years of War in Europe
Four years after Russia’s invasion, Europe has become the primary financier and arms supplier for Ukraine, while the United States under President Trump has largely stepped back from direct involvement. The conflict has spurred unprecedented battlefield innovation, notably Ukraine’s mass‑produced drones, and forced NATO’s eastern flank to accelerate rearmament and adopt new defensive doctrines. Diplomatic efforts led by Trump appear largely performative, leaving the war’s resolution uncertain and heightening the risk of further geopolitical realignments, especially between Europe and Asia.
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 20, 2026
What Is Trump’s China Policy?
Former President Donald Trump’s China policy is defined by contradictory impulses—pursuing short‑term commercial deals while simultaneously signaling a tougher stance on strategic issues like Taiwan and critical minerals. The administration’s “big‑tent” approach pits pro‑business officials against hard‑line hawks, creating strategic...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Why Indonesia Is All-In on Trump’s Board of Peace
Indonesia’s president, Prabowo Subianto, will attend the inaugural Trump Board of Peace meeting and has pledged up to 8,000 troops for a humanitarian peacekeeping mission in Gaza, with 1,000 ready by April and the remainder by June. The offer is...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
A Hectic Day for U.S. Negotiators
U.S. negotiators in Geneva concluded indirect talks with Iran, reaching a general understanding on guiding principles that tie nuclear limits to missile restrictions and sanctions relief. President Trump warned Tehran of possible military action if a broader deal is not...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Trump’s New Arms Rules Will Hit Southeast Asia
President Trump issued an executive order establishing an “America First” arms export strategy that rewards allies who invest in self‑defense, occupy critical geography, or contribute to U.S. economic security. The rubric pushes the Philippines, Singapore and Cambodia toward priority status...
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News•Feb 14, 2026
Elbridge Colby: ‘NATO Is Actually Stronger Than Ever.’
Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, told the Munich Security Conference that NATO is stronger than ever and is evolving into a "NATO 3.0" model that shifts conventional defense responsibility to Europe while the United States underwrites the...
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News•Feb 14, 2026
Russia ‘Not Serious’ About Peace Deal, Lindsey Graham Says
Senator Lindsey Graham told reporters at the Munich Security Conference that Russia is not serious about a peace deal, contradicting President Donald Trump’s optimism. Graham argues Moscow believes it can win the Donbas militarily and will only negotiate after securing...
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News•Feb 14, 2026
Rubio to Europe: ‘We Care Deeply’
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a sweeping address at the Munich Security Conference, urging a renewed, values‑based transatlantic partnership. He blamed de‑industrialization, unchecked migration, and climate‑policy mandates for eroding Western sovereignty and called for a joint push to...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
What Rubio Gets Right (and Wrong) About the Western Hemisphere
Juan S. González argues that U.S. security hinges on a stable Western Hemisphere, echoing Roosevelt’s Monroe‑Doctrine insight. He praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio for recognizing the need for proactive engagement but criticizes Rubio’s reliance on coercion and short‑term pressure....
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Beyond Blocs
The article argues that the world is moving beyond bloc politics toward issue‑based cooperation, with Europe seeking strategic autonomy while engaging China on a case‑by‑case basis. Recent high‑level visits to Beijing by European and other leaders underscore this shift. Trade...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Challenges Overshadow Hope in Gaza
Major fighting in Gaza has ceased, yet the cease‑fire remains fragile and humanitarian conditions are only marginally improving. Over 92% of residential structures are destroyed, leaving half a hundred million metric tons of rubble and a crippled health system. The...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Takaichi’s Landslide Victory
Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, called a snap election that delivered a historic super‑majority for the Liberal Democratic Party, winning 316 of 465 lower‑house seats. The result gives the LDP unprecedented legislative power to push Takaichi’s agenda without...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 9, 2026
Why Missile Defense Now Raises the Risk of War
The article argues that modern missile‑defence systems, once seen as purely defensive, now embolden states to take greater offensive risks. It cites Ukraine’s 2022 invasion, Israel’s 2024‑25 conflicts, and U.S. plans for a "Golden Dome" as examples where perceived invulnerability...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran Talks Make Little Headway
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, marking the first formal diplomatic engagement since the June 2025 strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The United States sent Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, underscoring the military...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran Indirect Nuclear Talks Fail to Make Significant Progress
Indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran convened in Muscat, Oman, marking the first formal dialogue since President Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Both sides described the meeting as a "good start," but...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
How the British Empire Chose Canada Over Guadeloupe
During the Seven Years’ War, Britain faced a heated debate over whether to retain the newly captured Canadian territories or the sugar‑rich island of Guadeloupe. Financial officials highlighted Guadeloupe’s immediate profitability, while strategists argued Canada offered long‑term security for the...
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