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China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China TA | AP Insight - September 2, 2026.

On the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt this week is a run-of-the-mill opportunity for two countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. But...

Distorted narratives about the Iran war can affect peace talks

Middle East Rashid Al-Mohanadi - September 2, 2026.

One of the more dangerous consequences of the war with Iran may not be found on the battlefield at all. It is emerging in the...

Why aren’t allies joining Trump’s economic D-Day against Iran?

Politics Joseph E. Stiglitz - September 2, 2026.

In what US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has heralded as an Economic D-Day, the United States is threatening to tighten the noose around Iran with...

UK youth jobs crisis will not be solved by blaming the young

UK Harvey Morris - September 2, 2026.

There has always been a tendency among older generations to lament the fecklessness of contemporary youth.  “In my day…” is a familiar introduction to the disapproving...

Pacific Island countries under pressure from China over Taiwan ties

Politics TA | AP Insight - September 1, 2026.

China warned of “consequences” for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a ceremonial event at a Pacific leaders summit, where major powers already...

Can Latin America's economies bear the cost of organized crime?

Economy Guillermo Ortiz - September 1, 2026.

Latin America almost certainly pays the world’s highest economic price for organized crime. According to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), crime costs Latin America and the...

The ‘techlash’ is here – and its implications for U.S. politics may be profound

US James Oliphant - September 1, 2026.

As the classic rock anthem goes, “There’s something happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear.” Americans are mad. Fighting mad. And the object of their...

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