As the Trump administration prepares a major new economic campaign against Iran, the phrase “stop at nothing” is colliding with political and economic limits. Washington wants China and other governments to help deny Iran the revenue and commercial networks that sustain it. China rejects unilateral sanctions and remains Iran’s dominant oil customer. The panel examines what countries really mean when they promise to prevent nuclearization, whether sanctions can work without Beijing, and why the comparison with North Korea is both powerful and incomplete.

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Russian and Ukrainian long-range attacks are causing rising civilian casualties. The panel examines whether attacks on civilians have actually increased, how repeated strikes affect daily life and public mood, and what the political consequences may be for Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the prospects for diplomacy.

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A federal judge vacated the Trump administration’s suspension of immigrant-visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, finding that the policy exceeded the State Department’s authority and conflicted with individualized public-charge review. The immediate question is whether consulates will resume and reprocess affected cases before an appeal or stay changes the ruling’s reach.

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On August 23, 2026, Raphaël Glucksmann formally entered France’s 2027 presidential race, seeking the nomination of a planned Socialist–Place publique primary. His bid strengthens the pro-European, social-democratic left—but may also formalize the split with Jean-Luc Mélenchon that could keep the left out of the runoff.

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Colombia’s National Liberation Army is showing signs of preparing for a broader confrontation as the country’s security situation deteriorates. Factolio examines the historical context, economic forces, political pressures, and the evidence for whether Colombia is entering a new phase of conflict.

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