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Briefing: How cyberattacks are being used as weapons in the Iran war

Strategic angle: State-linked and hacktivist groups have claimed a series of cyberattacks against the United States and Israel since the war with Iran began.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Piety at home, property abroad: What do we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's assets?

Strategic angle: Official sanctions records, corporate filings and land registry documents point to a vast financial network possibly tied to Iran's new supreme leader.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: These are the most popular National Parks in the United States

Strategic angle: The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Strategic angle: With the center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, EU politics may be headed for a significant shift.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois

Strategic angle: AIPAC is urged to rethink its approach following recent electoral outcomes in Illinois.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Drug use report: Sharp drop of MDMA in European wastewaters; cocaine and ketamine rise

Strategic angle: A new study reveals significant changes in illicit drug use across Europe, highlighting a decrease in MDMA and increases in ketamine and cocaine.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: No more big spenders: Iran war to dent Gulf state investment

Strategic angle: Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE may redirect their investments closer to home due to the ongoing Iran war.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud

Strategic angle: EU officials propose financial and technical assistance to resolve pipeline issues and encourage Hungary to lift its veto on aid to Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's unofficial strongman?

Strategic angle: Veteran politician Ali Larijani came from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by Iranian hardliners.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: US: Judge orders VOA employees to be reinstated

Strategic angle: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate more than 1,000 Voice of America employees who were placed on leave.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Strategic angle: Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump

Strategic angle: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is making waves in the Senate race as he sets his sights on Trump.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow

Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: French local elections: In Paris suburbs, LFI won the biggest prize, but made few gains

Strategic angle: La France Insoumise won Saint-Denis, the largest Paris suburb, in the first round, but results in other areas were disappointing.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary

Democrat Daniel Biss secures victory in Illinois House primary despite AIPAC's efforts.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Strategic angle: Stratton's victory marks a significant milestone for the Democratic Party in Illinois.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois

Strategic angle: Melissa Bean secures a significant win in Illinois with the backing of AIPAC and AI funding.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'

Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Iran attack leaves two dead near Tel Aviv

Strategic angle: An Israeli strike on central Beirut has resulted in multiple casualties, coinciding with an Iranian missile attack in Israel.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

Politics

Briefing: Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Strategic angle: Jesse Jackson Jr. faces defeat in his attempt to return to politics during the Illinois primary.

Editorial Staff Mar 18