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op-edRussia, Ukraine‑Russia

Seizing empty Russian oil tanker doesn’t serve America’s interests

By Jennifer Kavanagh

January 8, 2026

In the mediaVenezuela, Americas

Trump’s new imperialism recalls a dark period of U.S.-led regime change

Featuring Alexander Downes

January 6, 2026

op-edVenezuela

Trump doesn’t care about democracy in Venezuela

By Daniel DePetris

January 6, 2026

op-edGrand strategy, China, Russia, Venezuela

The inflated threat of the ‘Axis of authoritarianism’

By Adam Gallagher

January 6, 2026

op-edAmericas, Grand strategy

Donald Trump wants to be the emperor of Latin America

By Daniel DePetris

January 6, 2026

op-edTaiwan, Asia, China‑Taiwan

The new National Security Strategy’s dangerous language on Taiwan

By Lyle Goldstein

January 6, 2026

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