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Open letter· No. 511

OPEN LETTER: Mr. Trump, the Strait of Hormuz Is Not a Bargaining Chip

On June 17, 2026, the United States and Iran electronically signed a memorandum of understanding — designated by the acronym MOU —

Analysis· No. 510

FACT-CHECK: Hegseth Gives NATO Six Months — But the Allies Are Already Moving

On June 19, 2026, headlines ignited: American Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had reportedly given NATO allies six months to improve their military

Essay· No. 509

ESSAY: The Big Beautiful Bill, Trump's Tax Immunity, and the Democracy Being Dismantled Piece by Piece

On June 24, 2026, Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a procedural vote for the following day at noon — a vote

Analysis· No. 500

DECODING: Trump, Midterms, and Iran — The Perfect Storm That Could Shake Everything

The American midterm elections are looming on the horizon, and the Trump administration is searching for victory narratives to present to voters.

Analysis· No. 499

ANALYSIS: Bill Pulte at the DNI — DOGE Takes on American Intelligence

On June 19, 2026, Trump appointed Bill Pulte — head of the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency), better known as the heir

Analysis· No. 496

FACT-CHECK: Trump's Health at 80 — What We Know, What We Don't, What's Being Hidden

On June 14, 2026, Donald Trump turned 80 years old — as confirmed by IBTimes UK on June 24, 2026. He became

Essay· No. 495

ESSAY: A Billion for Drones — When the West Finally Chooses Ukraine's War Industry

For more than four years, Western support for Ukraine followed a simple and largely insufficient model: manufacture elsewhere, deliver over there. Missiles

Analysis· No. 486

DECODING: 16 Refineries in May — How Ukraine Burns Russia's War Machine

Sixteen Russian refineries struck in a single month — May 2026. Among them, 8 of the 10 largest in Russia. This is

Analysis· No. 485

ANALYSIS: Freya, the $700,000 Interceptor That Wants to Rewrite Ukraine's Air Defense

On the sidelines of the Ramstein 35 summit, a quiet but potentially historic agreement was signed between Ukraine and Germany. Its subject:

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