Briefing: Why Iran could become the next Iraq
Strategic angle: The first Gulf war left a weakened regime in place without a political settlement — paving the way for future conflict.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
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Briefing: ‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake
Strategic angle: Genes capable of creating antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been detected in Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of Northern Ireland.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: UCLA loses Bilodeau, takes out No. 8 Michigan St.
Strategic angle: UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau suffered a right leg injury, but the Bruins defeated Michigan State 88-84 to advance in the tournament.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Ukraine worries that global attention is shifting from its conflict with Russia to the war in the Middle East
Strategic angle: Kyiv is adapting to shifting US priorities as surging oil prices and Washington's temporary approval for the sale of Russian oil stored on tankers ease economic pressure on Moscow.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 'In 1979, the Iranian left played a major role in the rise of the Islamic Republic'
Strategic angle: Philosopher Stéphanie Roza and political scientist Amirpasha Tavakkoli explain how, throughout the 20th century, the political turmoil in Iran, torn between modernity and anti-modernity, ultimately led to Islamist victory.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS
Strategic angle: Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Drivers Want F1 Race Starts To Be Safer, Ferrari Says No
Strategic angle: Ferrari's resistance to changes in race start protocols raises concerns among drivers for safety improvements.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Governor Newsom condemns and vows to fight Trump for exploiting Iran war crisis of his own making to harm California’s coastline
Strategic angle: California Governor takes a stand against perceived political manipulation impacting the state's environment.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Centrus Palantir AI Push Puts Uranium Expansion Costs And Risks In Focus
Strategic angle: Centrus Energy leverages AI technology to address uranium expansion challenges.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: ⚾ Passan's ultimate MLB season preview
Strategic angle: Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
Editorial Staff Mar 14