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World Politics Archive

Archives for February 2026

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US strikes Iran: What you need to knowUS strikes Iran: What you need to know
The Logoff
Trump’s war with Iran, briefly explainedTrump’s war with Iran, briefly explained
The Logoff

The US struck multiple Iranian cities early on Saturday morning.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Why did the US strike Iran?Why did the US strike Iran?
Politics

And five other questions about the latest conflict in the Middle East, answered.

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Trump attacked regime change wars for years. Now he’s launched his own.Trump attacked regime change wars for years. Now he’s launched his own.
Politics

What does “America First” even mean anymore?

By Joshua Keating
Politics
The incoherence at the heart of Trump’s latest, biggest warThe incoherence at the heart of Trump’s latest, biggest war
Politics

The Iran strikes and the danger of an unbound presidency.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Why India switched sides on Israel-Palestine — and why it mattersWhy India switched sides on Israel-Palestine — and why it matters
Politics

The “nationalist international” binding Israel and India.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
A new poll shows just how quickly Israel has lost America’s sympathyA new poll shows just how quickly Israel has lost America’s sympathy
Politics

A landmark shift — and it’s not just Democrats

By Joshua Keating
Politics
Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?
Politics

Want to threaten Iran? You’re going to need a bigger boat.

By Joshua Keating
Video
Brazil vs. US: Two insurrections, different resultsBrazil vs. US: Two insurrections, different results
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Video

January 6, 2021 vs. January 8, 2023

By Gina Pollack
America After Trump
You got your democracy back. Now what?You got your democracy back. Now what?
Podcast
America After Trump

What the United States can learn from Poland’s experience with autocracy.

By Jolie Myers and Noel King
The Logoff
Trump’s Iran buildup, briefly explainedTrump’s Iran buildup, briefly explained
The Logoff

Is the US really about to attack Iran?

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The Supreme Court just blew up Trump’s foreign policyThe Supreme Court just blew up Trump’s foreign policy
Politics

How will Trump get countries to do what he wants without tariffs?

By Joshua Keating
Politics
It really looks like we’re about to bomb Iran againIt really looks like we’re about to bomb Iran again
Politics

Don’t expect a war to end as quickly this time.

By Joshua Keating
Culture
What the arrest of former Prince Andrew can teach us about power and abuseWhat the arrest of former Prince Andrew can teach us about power and abuse
Culture

The British royal was once his mother’s favorite. Now, his friendship with Epstein has led to his downfall.

By Constance Grady
How one country stopped a Trump-style authoritarian in his tracks
America After Trump

What Brazil got right that America got wrong.

By Zack Beauchamp