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Briefing: It's not just oil. Here comes Hormuz inflation.

Strategic angle: A deep dive into the economic implications of rising inflation in the Hormuz region.

Briefing: US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East

Strategic angle: The USS Tripoli and its Marine expeditionary unit are being sent to the Middle East, including personnel and F-35 fighter jets.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

Strategic angle: House and Senate ethics committees give no financial disclosure guidance on event contracts or prediction markets — unlike stock, cryptocurrency and bond trades.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: French soldier killed by Iranian drone was on anti-jihad mission in Iraq

Strategic angle: The killing of Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion marks France's first military casualty in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: US military bombs military sites on Kharg island, Iranian media reports no damage

Strategic angle: President Trump warns of further action against Iran's oil infrastructure amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa

Strategic angle: Scientists warn of potential threats to endangered species from proposed shark nets near new resort.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea amid US-South Korea military drills

Strategic angle: South Korea's military reported that Pyongyang launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles as joint military exercises commenced.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: U.S. military bombs Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, Trump says

Strategic angle: President Trump announced the U.S. military's significant action against military targets in Kharg Island, impacting Iran's oil exports.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Tyre residents refuse to evacuate Lebanon's Hezbollah bastion despite Israeli strikes

Strategic angle: As Israel has ramped up attacks on south Lebanon, residents in Tyre are defying evacuation orders amidst escalating danger.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security

Strategic angle: In response to geopolitical tensions, Qatar is investing in desert farming to enhance its food security.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media

Strategic angle: A certified public accountant explains how to vet tax claims from social media and avoid scams.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements

Strategic angle: A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims, facing little public pushback from leadership.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved

Strategic angle: Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert 'my country,' but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Russian missile and drone attacks kills several in Kyiv region

Strategic angle: Four people were killed and at least 15 injured in a recent attack as Russia escalates its offensive in Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: French officer killed in Iraq: Could this drag France into a wider war with Iran?

Strategic angle: A deadly drone strike in Iraq has raised fears of deeper French involvement in the Iran conflict and potential attacks on French soil.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: US vs. Iran: Three generations of conflict

Strategic angle: Three key moments that shaped Iranian and American attitudes toward each other — and show why mistrust endures.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor

Strategic angle: Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: The history boys: France leans on history ahead of crucial Six Nations crunch against England

Strategic angle: In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Le Crunch, The French rugby team have turned to ballet, and a retro vintage jersey to add a cultural element to the Six Nations climax against England.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Amsterdam Jewish school targeted in attack

Strategic angle: No injuries reported in what Amsterdam's Mayor described as a deliberate attack, following an arson incident at a Rotterdam synagogue.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: Russia working to 'tip scale' for Orban in Hungary election

Strategic angle: Viktor Orban has long been pro-Russia. Now, there are signs that the Kremlin is working to secure his reelection and turning Hungary’s election into a referendum on whether voters want to be closer to the EU or Russia.

Editorial Staff Mar 14