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• April 23, 2026

  A Drip, Drip Of Dissent In Russia: ‘Minor Symptoms’ Or Something More Serious?

  Some analysts argue there’s a hidden struggle going on in the Kremlin between security structures and economic interests.

• April 23, 2026

  'Busification' Is A Dirty Word In Ukraine -- And A Symptom Of Its Persistent Problem With Military Manpower

  Four-plus years into its all-out defense against Russia’s all-out invasion, Ukraine is still struggling to figure out how to fix its military manpower problems. The corruption, bribery, extortion, and violence plaguing the recruiting and enlistment process aren’t helping.

• April 23, 2026

  Analysis: Is The US Naval Blockade On Iran Working?

  The United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since April 13. Is it working?

• April 23, 2026

  End Of Iran Sanctions Waiver Sharpens Focus On Financial Pressure

  The expiration of a US sanctions waiver on Iranian oil last weekend has brought renewed attention to Washington’s economic strategy, as policymakers seek to limit Tehran’s access to revenue while navigating global energy market pressures.

• April 22, 2026

  Afghan Refugees In Qatar Wait For Relocation After US Transfer Deadline Passes

  Hundreds of Afghan refugees remain in limbo at the As-Sayliyah camp in Qatar awaiting information about the countries they may be transferred to after a US State Department deadline to move them passed last month.

• April 22, 2026

  Hunting The Hunters: FPV Drone-Killing Devices Emerge On Ukraine's Front Lines

  First-person-view (FPV) drones controlled via fiber-optic cables have proved nearly impossible to counter since emerging in 2024 in the war in Ukraine. But recent battlefield images suggest both Russia and Ukraine have developed systems that may offer an answer to the threat.

• April 21, 2026

  Entangled In Russia's Faltering Economy: The Fate Of Its Respected Central Banker

  Russia’s economy is screeching to a halt. The woman who’s been instrumental in keeping it on track throughout the war on Ukraine is Elvira Nabiullina, the Central Bank chief for over almost 13 years. Watch closely to see if her tenure may be coming to an end.

• April 21, 2026

  Funding Feud Over Russia's Return To The Venice Biennale

  As Russia returns to the Venice Biennale for the first time since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the event is embroiled in a defunding feud with the EU. Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova says her team will not protest Russia's participation, but focus on its own message.

• April 21, 2026

  Rachel Ehrenfeld: Why Targeting Iran's 'Shadow Economy' Hits The IRGC Where It Hurts

  With a cease-fire in the US-Israeli war on Iran due to expire on April 22, US actions at sea are drawing renewed attention to a central issue: How deeply Iran’s military establishment is embedded in the country’s economy.

• April 20, 2026

  Hormuz Crisis Has Supercharged The Middle Corridor Trade Route

  While diplomatic efforts struggle to stabilize access to the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions between the United States and Iran, Eurasian trade is increasingly being redirected toward overland alternatives, with the Middle Corridor emerging as a key diversification route in Eurasian logistics.

• April 20, 2026

  Internet Shutdown Adds To The Costs Of War For Iranians

  Iran's Internet shutdown has passed 52 days, the longest since the 2011 blackout in Libya but affecting nearly 15 times the population. Business leaders warn of up to $80 million in daily losses. The government's answer: a paid Internet Pro tier that critics say helps no one.

• April 20, 2026

  US Lawmakers Move To Target Chinese, Russian Influence In Georgia

  US Congressman Joe Wilson says Georgia has become a front line in the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism, jointly introducing new legislation to assess Russian and Chinese influence while pressing Tbilisi for free and fair elections.

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