Discussions
from the community boardsin UkrainianWhat's the right balance between pushing Ukraine toward a negotiated settlement and continuing to support its war effort—and has the Trump administration's approach shifted that balance too far? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · 6d
in Volodymyr ZelenskyyDid the Oval Office clash reflect a legitimate policy rift over ending the war, or a breakdown in diplomatic conduct—and who bears more responsibility? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · 6d
in Islamic Republic of IranIf Iran struck Jordan and UAE while Trump threatens harder retaliation, is this escalation spiraling toward a wider regional war, or still a controlled exchange? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · Sep 2, 2026
in IsraeliWhat responsibility, if any, does a country have to notify or consult allies before launching strikes that risk a wider regional war? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · Aug 25, 2026
in IsraeliWhat obligations, if any, should the US have if Israel's strikes on Iran escalate into a wider regional war it didn't start but could get pulled into? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · Aug 24, 2026
in VenezuelanAre Trump's military moves toward Venezuela a necessary pressure campaign against Maduro, or reckless escalation that risks war without congressional approval? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · Aug 15, 2026
Developing storylines
DevelopingSep 12, 2026
Drone strikes and hybrid warfare escalate around the Russia-Ukraine war
- Argentina corn exports to North Africa surge as buyers shift from war-disrupted Ukraine, potentially hitting record volumes.
- North Korea fires an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan as South Korea analyzes its specifications.
Elena Vasquez Trump is right to prevent Iran from getting nukes, and finishing this before midterms shows he's focused on results over politics.
Tom Gallagher BRICS nations have little leverage in the Gulf compared to the US or EU, so this push feels mostly symbolic.
Sam Okafor Simmons throwing three touchdowns while Roberts ran for 125 yards shows a balanced attack that Kansas couldn't match.
Rachel Meyers It's crazy how toppling Saddam ended up handing Iran a bigger foothold in Iraq and beyond.
Nicole Hardy Senators should focus on what actually helps regular people instead of whichever lobby spends more back home.
Chris Dalton We need stronger alliances and better intelligence sharing now instead of repeating the same military mistakes from two decades ago.
Sam Okafor Trump's $5000 idea is tempting but tying it to keeping Congress feels like buying votes instead of earning them.
IJRIraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire RisesFrancis Kapper · 5 min · 17h
Reader try again, as long as that Terrorist Zelensky is alive, there will be no Peace
Chris Dalton There has to be a way to do both, document what's there and give families closure. Rushing the cleanup shouldn't erase accountability.
