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Signs of Russia’s spring offensive
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Signs of Russia’s spring offensive

Moscow also launched 23 cruise missiles and seven ballistic missiles at Ukrainian cities, including the city of Lviv, which is near the Polish border and not usually targeted.

Has US–Iran diplomacy reached its end?
Quick Take

Has US–Iran diplomacy reached its end?

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer warns that US military strikes on Iran are “looking increasingly imminent” as diplomacy appears to stall.

Graphic Truth: Pentagon seeks billions to restock Israeli defenses
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: Pentagon seeks billions to restock Israeli defenses

The Pentagon is seeking more than $3.5 billion in emergency funding to replenish US weapons and equipment for Israel, following Iran’s large-scale April 2024 missile and drone attack.

​Young Iranian female protesters shout anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli slogans while participating in a protest to condemn the U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 22, 2025, amid the Iran-Israel war.
Analysis

What’s next for Iran?

The United States is back at war in the Middle East: Late Saturday evening, the US military unleashed 75 precision-guided weapons, including 14 “bunker-buster” bombs, against Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites. Israel followed up by hitting Fordo’s access routes on Monday. US President Donald Trump is now openly contemplating regime change.

Suspended Jewish Columbia and Barnard students participate in a press conference outside the president of Columbia University’s house on April 23, 2024, in Manhattan, New York.
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: Columbia punishes deans, Iran boosts missile output, UN accuses Rwanda of fighting in Congo, Colombia protects the forest

Why Netanyahu relented to protests in Israel, but France's Macron didn't
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Why Netanyahu relented to protests in Israel, but France's Macron didn't

Why did Netanyahu end up backing down to protests in Israel, but not Macron in France? Should the West be worried about North Korea developing tactical nuclear weapons? China is going to break up Alibaba into six parts. What does this tell us about the state of Xi's tech crackdown? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.