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Electoral Authoritarianism Rises in Hybrid Regimes Since Cold War
WASHINGTON, July 21 — Hybrid regimes are political systems that blend democratic and authoritarian elements, a definition introduced…
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Iran’s IRGC, Quds Force structure and role explained
TEHRAN, July 21 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was born in 1979 with a single mission: shield…
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Hezbollah and Iran’s proxy network extend Tehran’s reach
BEIRUT, July 21 — Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militant group and political party, holds an estimated 130,000 rockets…
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U.S. military airstrikes, casualties in Iraq, Syria detailed
WASHINGTON, July 19 — Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led coalition campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and…
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U.S. Allies Balance Support, Neutrality as Tensions Rise
DOHA, July 19 — Here’s the thing about hosting a military base: you don’t get to pick who…
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Key Military Capabilities: US and Iranian Forces Compared
TEHRAN, July 19 — When people talk about the military balance between the United States and Iran, the…
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Iran’s Khamenei Declares Strait of Hormuz a ‘Red Line
TEHRAN, July 16 — For nearly four decades, one man has sat at the very top of Iran’s…
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Iran-linked threats raise alarm over Bab el-Mandeb strait’s global trade impact
TEHRAN, July 16 — Iran has communicated to Houthi leaders in Yemen that if the United States attacks…
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Iran Missiles, Drones, Naval Forces in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, July 16 — Iran’s military is a two-headed machine, and understanding the split is the key to…
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Esmail Qaani leads Iran’s proxy network after Soleimani
TEHRAN, July 16 — Esmail Qaani commands one of the most lethal military forces in the Middle East,…
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Germany’s Election Oversight Relies on Single Official Without Fixed Term
BERLIN, July 16 — The mechanics of German election oversight rest with a single official whose appointment process…
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2025-2026: Key Milestones and Potential Flashpoints Ahead
SEATTLE, July 15 — Amazon’s Project Kuiper is barreling toward a 2025 commercial launch, but the real race…
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Qasem Soleimani’s Legacy Shapes Iran’s Military Strategy
WASHINGTON, July 15 — The drone that killed Qasem Soleimani over the tarmac of Baghdad International Airport on…
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Zelenskyy Rejects Fuel-for-Land Deals, Stands Firm on Full Withdrawal
KYIV, July 15 — The shift in Ukraine’s messaging is subtle but unmistakable. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn…
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Kyrylo Budanov Leads Ukraine’s Shadow War Against Russia
KYIV, July 14 — Against this backdrop of a war that has reshaped the European security order, Kyrylo…
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Rail Acts Fueled Nation’s First Transcontinental Railroad Dream
WASHINGTON, July 14 — A century and a half ago, a series of laws reshaped the American landscape,…
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Timeline of U.S.-Iran Tensions Since 1979 Revolution
WASHINGTON, July 14 — The date marks a bitter anniversary in the long arc of U.S.-Iran relations. It…
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Iran’s Military Capabilities: Missiles, Drones, and Proxy Forces
TEHRAN, July 14 — Iran’s missile and drone programs, operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, remain a…
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Strait of Hormuz Toll Proposal Would Violate International Law, Experts Say
WASHINGTON, July 13 — A proposal to impose tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz would run…
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Trump Imposes 20% Hormuz Toll, Restarts Naval Blockade Against Iran
WASHINGTON, July 13 — For the families in Japan, India, and South Korea, the price of a tank…
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Iran, US Fifth Fleet, Gulf States in Strait of Hormuz Crisis
MANAMA, July 13 — The U.S. Fifth Fleet, America’s primary naval force in the Persian Gulf, operates as…
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Ukraine targets Russia’s fuel depots in war of attrition
STAVROPOL, Russia — Against the backdrop of a grinding war of attrition, Ukraine has methodically targeted the fuel…
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Iran’s Hardline President Raisi Faces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
TEHRAN, July 13 — Ebrahim Raisi, the conservative cleric who has served as Iran’s president since August 3,…
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Iran’s Khamenei Holds Final Say on Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, July 12 — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who held final authority over all state matters including…
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