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The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought automated-news
The Real U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is Better Than We Thought

On Aug. 24, 2026, the Trump administration transmitted the text of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement to Congress. By doing so, the administration triggered the 90-day congressional review process described in the Atomic Energy Act and relaunched a debate about the right approach to intern

18 Sep 2026
Ricardo Reis was too frank for the IMF automated-news
Ricardo Reis was too frank for the IMF

It can still benefit from the economist’s ideas

18 Sep 2026
The GDP-per-person slowdown threatens global living standards automated-news
The GDP-per-person slowdown threatens global living standards

Brazil, China, Germany and Russia have recently joined an unfortunate club

18 Sep 2026
Putin is escalating against NATO but a Baltic incursion remains unlikely automated-news
Putin is escalating against NATO but a Baltic incursion remains unlikely

The recent escalation in Russian gray zone aggression across Europe has sparked a lively debate over how far the Kremlin may be prepared to go, but a Russian attack on the Baltic states remains unlikely, writes James Rice. The post Putin is escalating against NATO but a Baltic incursion remains unli

18 Sep 2026
Ukraine can do more to counter Russia’s illicit finance threat automated-news
Ukraine can do more to counter Russia’s illicit finance threat

For more than four years, Ukraine has impressed global audiences with the country’s ability to defend itself against Russia on land, at sea, and in the air. Illicit finance is another important front in the fight against Russian aggression, writes Matthew McGlynn. The post Ukraine can do more to cou

18 Sep 2026
S&P 500 Volume Spikes on $7 Trillion Options Day: Markets Wrap automated-news
S&P 500 Volume Spikes on $7 Trillion Options Day: Markets Wrap

The last stretch of a busy week for markets saw stocks churning as bond yields rose, with investors also facing the expiration of a pile of options that spurred a surge in trading volume.

18 Sep 2026
When War Damages Cultural Treasures, What Can UNESCO Do? automated-news
When War Damages Cultural Treasures, What Can UNESCO Do?

I don’t know if artificial intelligence poses an existential threat, but the human damage to civilization’s cultural legacy is a matter of record. It continues to this day with the violent erosion of our historical heritage through war.

18 Sep 2026
America’s Attrition Trap automated-news
America’s Attrition Trap

The U.S. military needs to build up its endurance.

18 Sep 2026
Ebola Is Only the Beginning automated-news
Ebola Is Only the Beginning

Congo’s warning for the global health system.

18 Sep 2026
Democrats vow to pursue ‘Trump crime family’ after midterm elections automated-news
Democrats vow to pursue ‘Trump crime family’ after midterm elections

Lawmaker on oversight committee says he will probe Donald Trump’s sons and Elon Musk if his party takes control of the House

18 Sep 2026
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