Commentary

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Ukraine is targeting Russian air defenses in anticipation of receiving F-16s. What comes after that might spell the end of Putin’s regime.

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June 18

Ukraine preparing major counteroffensive

Geopolitical Strategist

Putin defied global laws and norms when he invaded Ukraine in 2022. So why didn’t he just use nuclear weapons?

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June 17

Why didn’t Putin use nukes?

Geopolitical Strategist

Far-right parties made major gains in EU elections and France will now hold snap elections. How should Americans make sense of this?

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June 13

EU elections deliver major gains for the far right

Geopolitical Strategist

Venezuela has faced a lot of tough times, but the worst is just ahead. The nation itself might not survive what comes next.

Commentary

June 12

Venezuela is on the brink of state collapse

Geopolitical Strategist

Hungary might be pursuing a policy of imperial resurgence by obstructing support for Ukraine and even seizing some Ukrainian land for itself.

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June 11

Is Austria-Hungary planning a comeback through Ukraine’s defeat?

Geopolitical Strategist

Recent election results in India and South Africa show higher voter trust in government compared to the United States.

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June 10

Election results in India and South Africa show voters have faith

Geopolitical Strategist

Fifteen Americans from fourteen different states discuss their financial hardships, including making ends meet and paying bills on time.

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June 7

‘Money doesn’t go as far’: Americans discuss financial hardships

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

Around the world, but especially in Europe, the far right is on the rise. Things are only going to get worse.

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June 7

Europe’s rising far right is alarming and will get worse

Geopolitical Strategist

Newly elected Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will likely continue outgoing President Obrador's causes.

Commentary

June 5

Is Mexico’s new president just a puppet for Obrador?

Geopolitical Strategist

While the Houthis are still attacking ships in the Red Sea, some categories of vessels are allowed through without harm.

Commentary

June 4

Why the Houthis allow certain ships to pass through the Red Sea

Geopolitical Strategist