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News & analysis tagged War — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Strait of Hormuz Becomes the Prize as US-Iran
US-Iran ceasefire collapses over Strait of Hormuz toll dispute. Both sides now seek to charge for passage, violating international law. Gulf states pay the price as traffic grinds to a halt and Brent crude jumps 18%.
2026-07-16
Ukraine’s Drone War Forces Russia Defensive
Ukraine's expanding drone campaign is pushing the war onto Russian soil, striking energy and logistics targets and forcing Moscow into a costly defense.
2026-05-28
Rising Discontent in Russia Against Putin
As the war's costs reach Russian homes, public support for Putin is waning, with domestic discontent over Ukraine quietly growing against the Kremlin's grip.
2026-05-24
Ukraine Stalemate Weakens Putin's Strategy
Russia's battlefield edge in Ukraine is eroding as a grinding stalemate and mounting economic pressure tighten the squeeze on Putin's war strategy and options.
2026-05-22
Iran Stock Market Reopens Amid War Damage
Iran's stock market has reopened after a wartime shutdown, exposing deep economic scars in Tehran as investors confront the toll of conflict on the economy.
2026-05-22
Ukraine's Truce Strategy Challenges Moscow
Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire is a truce gambit designed to pressure Russia into compliance, putting Moscow on the defensive in the diplomatic fight.
2026-05-06
Russia's War Tactics: Force and Culture
Russia is pairing military force with cultural events to control the war narrative around Ukraine, blending violence and diplomacy to shape how it is seen.
2026-05-06
Trump vs Pope Leo: Vatican Tensions Rise
Trump's public clash with Pope Leo tests Vatican independence and US influence, raising the stakes over immigration and war as moral authority is contested.
2026-05-05
US and Israel's Military Strikes on Iran
In April 2026, the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, escalating tensions; a ceasefire now holds, but the underlying conflict may persist for years.
2026-04-21