Iran War: How to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
With a tenuous two-week ceasefire in the war between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is the center of attention. The Iranians are threatening to turn it into a permanent tollbooth, although they have agreed to allow some seaborne traffic — in “coordination” with their armed forces — while hostilities are temporarily suspended. […]
Donald Trump’s Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It
During the past month, Trump has variously claimed that the war was about regime change, that it was about obliterating the nuclear program that he said he had already obliterated, and that it was about stopping the threat from Iranian ballistic missiles to the U.S. homeland, even though, according to America’s own Defense Intelligence Agency, […]
How to minimize the pain of travel disruptions
People wait in long TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues for several weeks at airports like Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, March 9, 2026 Peter Zay/ | Anadolu | Getty Images The first three months of the year have brought significant disruptions for travelers. The Iran war, cartel violence in Mexico, the U.S. military […]
How to Prevent Insider Trading on Trump’s Wars
Given the rampant corruption surrounding the Trump Administration, it’s reasonable to wonder whether the well-timed wagers are coming from people directly connected to the White House. But there are other possibilities, too. An analysis of Polymarket data by the Times showed that on Friday, February 27th, more than a hundred and fifty accounts each bet […]
How to Prepare for Tomorrow’s Wars by James Ryseff
en English Politics Feb 25, 2026 James Ryseff Just as established corporations facing challenges from innovative startups must adapt or die, militaries must continually renew themselves to remain effective against emerging threats. For democracies today, this means investing in evolving technologies and embracing new ways of operating. WASHINGTON, DC – We are living through a […]
EU sanctions Russian university rector for offering degree in … how to bust sanctions – POLITICO
But the degree program is not the only reason for listing the rector, Nikita Anisimov. Already in 2023 — a year into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — Anisimov announced his university would fund the education of Russian soldiers partaking in the war, the EU’s legal documents state. The symbolic move, published Thursday after EU […]
How to keep Putin at bay? The deadlock over security guarantees for Ukraine. – POLITICO
“It’s too early to contemplate such a development,” Selim Yenel, a former Turkish ambassador to the EU, told POLITICO. And Ankara, he warned, would demand something in return. “As for the quid pro quo, it would still be difficult to overcome the EU’s obstacles on the funds for defense. I’m sure the EU will find a […]
How to watch the Polish presidential election like a pro – POLITICO
The presidential race will have a big say on whether Poland plays in the EU’s big league or if it retreats back into isolation alongside other populist-governed countries in Central Europe like Hungary and Slovakia. During PiS’s eight years in power it got into fights with the EU and other allies over efforts to politicize […]
How to use Russia’s central bank assets for Ukraine – POLITICO
A simple solution that addresses all of these concerns is available. To avoid the risk of Russia’s central bank assets unfreezing and returning to the hands of the Kremlin in July, Europe needs to use the countermeasures argument and put the assets beyond Moscow’s reach. This can be done by transferring them to a new […]
How to Counter Trump’s Tariffs Productively? by Shang-Jin Wei
While many countries are considering retaliatory tariffs on US-made goods, such measures are unlikely to deter US President Donald Trump. To weather his trade war, governments must forge strategic alliances and apply economic pressure without directly harming domestic industries. NEW YORK – After months of threats and speculation, US President Donald Trump has officially launched […]