While some believe the incursion could be a turning point, that will depend on what additional forces Ukraine’s already-stretched army can commit to the Kursk operation. Read it here.

Recent fisticuffs in the Turkish parliament showcase rising exasperation with Erdogan's rule. Read it here.

As Washington seeks to reinvigorate its relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean, policymakers would be wise to look for areas where the U.S. can collaborate with its northern neighbor. Read it here.

Lebanon could be setting itself up for a repeat of the disastrous 2020 Beirut explosion. Read it here.

The Caucasus and Central Asia have emerged as battlegrounds in the new Cold War. Jerusalem and Tehran are jostling for influence. Read it here.