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Middle East11 min read
Why Nobody Can Conquer Yemen
Rome, the Ottomans, Egypt and a Saudi-led coalition all marched into Yemen. None held it for good. The mountains, the sea gate below them and the bargains that rule both explain why.
Europe11 min read
Why Russia Doesn’t Want Ukraine in NATO
Moscow has called NATO's eastward growth a threat since at least 2007, and it calls Ukraine a red line. Here is Russia's case, the answers from Kyiv and NATO, the record from Bucharest to Ankara, and where the bid stands in today's peace talks.
Africa9 min read
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants Eritrea
Eritrea is one of the most closed countries on earth. Yet within weeks Washington lifted its sanctions, Ethiopia broke off relations and Egypt drew it into a new bloc. The reason is on the map: more than 1,000 km of Red Sea coast.