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Trump flip flops on Iran threats
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Trump flip flops on Iran threats

In his latest “ask ian," Ian Bremmer examines US–Iran tensions, as President Trump signals possible military strikes but repeatedly pulls back amid regional pressure and limited strategic options.

China puts Taiwan on an island
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China puts Taiwan on an island

For decades, Beijing has successfully pushed countries to cut diplomatic ties with Taipei.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in Waterloo, London, on May 11, 2026.
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UK’s Starmer clings onto power, American with Hantavirus returns to US, Thailand to assess its conscription lottery

After the Labour Party’s disastrous performance in the local elections last Thursday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is clinging onto his position by a thread.

​Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Taipei, Taiwan, on February 3, 2026.
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Taiwan in the crosshairs

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly plans to focus on Taiwan during his planned summit with US President Donald Trump next month.

​Assimi Goita, the leader of Mali's military government, meets with Russian officials, according to Mali's presidency, at Koulouba Palace in Bamako, Mali, in this handout photo released April 28, 2026.
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Russian influence at risk across Africa, US puts Mexico’s Sheinbaum in another pickle, US considers taking troops out of Germany

The security failings in Mali over the weekend could damage Russia’s influence over mineral-rich African states.

The world hedges its bets on America
by ian bremmer

The world hedges its bets on America

Ever since Donald Trump returned to office last year, governments have been hedging bets on the future of American power and what it might mean for them.