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Sep 30, 2026

Brazilā€™s upcoming election is bigger than Lula or BolsonaroĀ 

By Ricardo Sennes and Valentina Sader

The congressional vote will be especially consequential for the balance of power facing the next administration.

Brazil Elections

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Sep 30, 2026

US troops are leaving Iraq, but the US should stay

By Victoria J. TaylorĀ , Alina L. Romanowski

The end of Operation Inherent Resolve should not be the end of Washington's engagement with this important country in a region vital to US interests.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense

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Sep 29, 2026

Stopping Russiaā€™s aggression requires holding its enablers accountable

By Celeste Kmiotek, Britt Gronemeyer

Russiaā€™s war is sustained by a network of enablers who supply weapons, labor, and sanctions-evasion channels.

International Norms Russia

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Sep 28, 2026

For better or for worse, NATOā€™s future could define Trumpā€™s foreign policy legacy

By AM Sir Christopher Harper and Hans Binnendijk

The Pentagonā€™s review of US force posture in Europe have high stakes for the United States and the president himself.

Europe NATO

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Sep 25, 2026

Dispatch from New York: Latin America has opened a new chapter with Washington

By Jason Marczak, Henry Shuldiner

The diplomacy around this yearā€™s United Nations General Assembly showcased new initiative in the Americas to increase economic growth and tackle crime.

Economy & Business Latin America

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Sep 23, 2026

Three things to know about Trumpā€™s Greenland deal

By Connor McPartland

The agreement signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly makes several important changes to the status quo.

Europe & Eurasia Greenland

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Sep 23, 2026

America is not ready for the drone threat

By Bilal Saab

Counter-drone technology is not enough to address the threat to US critical infrastructure.

Drones Security & Defense

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Sep 22, 2026

A diesel export ban could disrupt US supply chains

By Joseph Webster, Reid Iā€™Anson, Theo Aldrighi, and Priscila Putzulu

There are second- and third-order consequences of a ban to consider, including what it would mean for Latin American countries.

Energy & Environment Oil and Gas

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Sep 21, 2026

Youth sports can help African countries build a legacy of champions

By Ohimai Amaize

African countries possess plenty of raw sporting talent. But replicable success is produced by systems.

Africa Politics & Diplomacy

Dispatches

Sep 21, 2026

What to expect at the Trump-Xi summit in Washington

By Melanie Hart

The success of the meeting will likely hinge on just a few important issues, including artificial intelligence safety, Taiwan, and trade.

China Critical Minerals
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