International Relations

The US has launched strikes on Iranian military targets following an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling heightened tensions in the region.

• Thorsten Meyer
• June 27, 2026

A federal judge has blocked former President Trump’s attempt to mandate proof of citizenship for voters, impacting election and trade-related policies.

• Thorsten Meyer
• June 25, 2026

Trade and supply-chain operations signal monitor: US-Iran negotiations start Sunday as Tehran closes the Strait over Lebanon conflict, impacting global trade routes.

• Thorsten Meyer
• June 21, 2026

Thorsten Meyer AI’s Post-Labor Atlas says India’s digital public rails offer broad but thin welfare delivery at national scale.

• Artificial Intelligence
• June 17, 2026

The European sovereign-LLM framework has reached its coverage limit after ten essays, with no further structural insights expected before key 2026 deadlines.

• Artificial Intelligence
• June 15, 2026

Researchers tested large language models in simulated nuclear conflict scenarios, revealing varied strategic behaviors and potential risks.

• Artificial Intelligence
• June 12, 2026

An analysis of how pre-industrial societies shape their armies based on social, economic, and political structures, with implications for fantasy worldbuilding.

• Artificial Intelligence
• June 6, 2026

A new study finds that Italians and Dutch adults instinctively adapt their gestures similarly to help children learn, despite cultural differences in gesture use.

• Artificial Intelligence
• May 29, 2026

The Trump administration’s new visa policy, restricting green cards to those who return home, signals a decisive victory for nativists over Silicon Valley’s influence in immigration policy.

• Artificial Intelligence
• May 28, 2026

U.S. scientists now encounter new federal limits on publishing research jointly with foreign partners, raising concerns over academic collaboration and innovation.

• Artificial Intelligence
• May 23, 2026