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A "Mexican standoff" in Hormuz?
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A "Mexican standoff" in Hormuz?

The US and Iran are deadlocked over the Strait of Hormuz. Kori Schake and Ian Bremmer discuss what went wrong, and what Trump's options are.

Another Trump impeacher bites the dust
Hard Numbers

Another Trump impeacher bites the dust

People at a hospital wearing masks amid an Ebola outbreak
What We're Watching

Latest Ebola outbreak prompts WHO declaration, Taiwan urges US to continue arms supplies, Spain’s Socialists suffer in Andalusia

The WHO has declared the current epidemic of Ebola virus, that has killed over 90 people, in the DRC and Uganda a public health emergency but has not categorized the outbreak as a pandemic yet.

Why Trump can't find the exit ramp in Iran
Ian Explains

Why Trump can't find the exit ramp in Iran

The Iran war is entering its third month with no clear exit. What does the standoff mean for the US, Russia, and China? Ian explains.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials
What We're Watching

CIA director goes to fuel-starved Cuba, Czech-German clash over “Sudeten” Congress, Rough week for LatAm’s right

US spy chief John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana yesterday after the communist-run island said it was out of fuel due to the ongoing US energy blockade. Ratcliffe went to reiterate Trump's vision of a “deal.” Will the regime capitulate to Trump?

Why the US-China summit changed very little
Quick Take

Why the US-China summit changed very little

Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, one of the most consequential meetings between the two leaders in years, but one that produced remarkably few concrete outcomes.

US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping talking in Beijing, China.
What We're Watching

Xi presses Trump on Taiwan stance, Starmer’s ally hangs him out to dry, Russia launches largest aerial attack on Ukraine

UK's Health Secretary Wes Streeting, one of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s closest allies, has turned against him, after resigning on Thursday, asking the PM to follow suit.

​US President Donald Trump arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, China, on May 13, 2026.
by ian bremmer

What to watch for at the Trump-Xi summit

Xi Jinping will welcome Donald Trump with lots of pomp and circumstance. The summit, though, will be short on substance.

US President Trump arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport
What We're Watching

Trump lands in China before Xi summit, Impeachment and a failed arrest rock Philippine politics, Ghana evacuates nationals from South Africa

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet tomorrow but trade will not be the only issue on the table, as Taiwan and the Iran war are also set to form part of the talks.

Argentina's President Javier Milei gestures in response to comments from deputies with Secretary of the Presidency Karina Milei, Minister of Human Capital Sandra Petovello, and Minister of Economy Luis Caputo.
Analysis

Can Latin America’s right maintain their winning streak?

Right-wing leaders have been consolidating power across Latin America, driven by voter frustration with rising organized crime. However, with another batch of elections coming this year and next, the right's winning streak could be under threat.