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Military cooperation between Israel, Greece and Cyprus has Turkey on edge. But could the flurry of activity really lead to confrontation?
Find the answer in WPR’s latest briefing:
Find the answer in WPR’s latest briefing:
New Alignments and Old Rivalries Are Heating Up the Eastern Mediterranean
Military cooperation between Israel, Greece and Cyprus has Turkey on edge, but analysts say the chances of a confrontation are still low.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Military cooperation between Israel, Greece and Cyprus has Turkey on edge. But could the flurry of activity really lead to confrontation?
Find the answer in WPR’s latest briefing:
Find the answer in WPR’s latest briefing:
It’s Presidents Day weekend, so columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social ranked the U.S. presidents (based on foreign policy).
Read his rankings here:
Read his rankings here:
The Good, the Bad and the Mixed Bag: Ranking U.S. Presidents on Foreign Policy
The challenge with ranking presidents on foreign policy is that few of them have actually had a single, coherent and consistent approach to the world.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It’s Presidents Day weekend, so columnist @profpaulpoast.bsky.social ranked the U.S. presidents (based on foreign policy).
Read his rankings here:
Read his rankings here:
In recent months, Greece has signed a flurry of defense agreements with Israel and the Republic of Cyprus.
As Jonathan Gorvett writes, the cooperation has Turkey on edge.
Read why here:
As Jonathan Gorvett writes, the cooperation has Turkey on edge.
Read why here:
New Alignments and Old Rivalries Are Heating Up the Eastern Mediterranean
Military cooperation between Israel, Greece and Cyprus has Turkey on edge, but analysts say the chances of a confrontation are still low.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
In recent months, Greece has signed a flurry of defense agreements with Israel and the Republic of Cyprus.
As Jonathan Gorvett writes, the cooperation has Turkey on edge.
Read why here:
As Jonathan Gorvett writes, the cooperation has Turkey on edge.
Read why here:
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s efforts to improve the country’s long-term water management face opposition on multiple fronts, Ali Sargent writes.
In Mexico, Sheinbaum’s Water Reforms Face an Uncertain Path Forward
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s efforts to improve the country’s long-term water management, but they face opposition on multiple fronts.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s efforts to improve the country’s long-term water management face opposition on multiple fronts, Ali Sargent writes.
The term “derisking” was coined to describe the West’s need to distance itself from China.
Now, the rest of the world is applying that same logic to the U.S. under Trump.
Read why here:
Now, the rest of the world is applying that same logic to the U.S. under Trump.
Read why here:
‘Derisking’ Was Invented for China. Now It’s About the U.S.
As U.S. allies begin to view dependence on the U.S. under Trump as dangerous, the derisking concept is taking on new life.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
The term “derisking” was coined to describe the West’s need to distance itself from China.
Now, the rest of the world is applying that same logic to the U.S. under Trump.
Read why here:
Now, the rest of the world is applying that same logic to the U.S. under Trump.
Read why here:
Nonconsensual AI porn has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond.
Sexualized Deepfakes Are Exploding. Where Is the Policy Response?
Nonconsensual AI porn has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls. But policymakers have been slow to respond.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Nonconsensual AI porn has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond.
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly, with multiple, dissonant approaches to the region across government agencies.
The Bureaucratic Gerrymandering of Washington’s Indo-Pacific Policy
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly, with multiple, dissonant approaches to the region across government agencies.
President Claudia Sheinbaum is aiming to address Mexico’s current water inequalities through a state-centric and federalized approach.
But this effort must still overcome significant opposition in order to be sustained, Ali Sargent writes.
But this effort must still overcome significant opposition in order to be sustained, Ali Sargent writes.
In Mexico, Sheinbaum’s Water Reforms Face an Uncertain Path Forward
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s efforts to improve the country’s long-term water management, but they face opposition on multiple fronts.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
President Claudia Sheinbaum is aiming to address Mexico’s current water inequalities through a state-centric and federalized approach.
But this effort must still overcome significant opposition in order to be sustained, Ali Sargent writes.
But this effort must still overcome significant opposition in order to be sustained, Ali Sargent writes.
As U.S. allies begin to view dependence on the U.S. under Trump as dangerous, the concept of derisking is taking on a whole new life, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
‘Derisking’ Was Invented for China. Now It’s About the U.S.
As U.S. allies begin to view dependence on the U.S. under Trump as dangerous, the derisking concept is taking on new life.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
As U.S. allies begin to view dependence on the U.S. under Trump as dangerous, the concept of derisking is taking on a whole new life, @fridaghitis.bsky.social writes.
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New piece out for @wpr.bsky.social on politics of WHO withdrawal. This is going to be worse for US public health than many realize.
The United States has fully disengaged from the World Health Organization, a decision that invites the question: Does leaving the WHO put American lives at risk?
As @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes, the answer, unequivocally and unfortunately, is yes.
As @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes, the answer, unequivocally and unfortunately, is yes.
U.S. Withdrawal From the WHO Means More Preventable Deaths
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
New piece out for @wpr.bsky.social on politics of WHO withdrawal. This is going to be worse for US public health than many realize.
AI has already turbo-charged the exploitation and harassment of women online by making the production of deepfakes as easy as entering a prompt into a generative AI platform.
And yet, policymakers have been slow to respond.
And yet, policymakers have been slow to respond.
Sexualized Deepfakes Are Exploding. Where Is the Policy Response?
Nonconsensual AI porn has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls. But policymakers have been slow to respond.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM
AI has already turbo-charged the exploitation and harassment of women online by making the production of deepfakes as easy as entering a prompt into a generative AI platform.
And yet, policymakers have been slow to respond.
And yet, policymakers have been slow to respond.
The government offices tasked with implementing U.S. policy toward the Indo-Pacific—a region of critical importance—remain strikingly uncoordinated in their design.
As Chris Estep & Connor Fiddler write, the moment to realign strategy and structure is now.
As Chris Estep & Connor Fiddler write, the moment to realign strategy and structure is now.
The Bureaucratic Gerrymandering of Washington’s Indo-Pacific Policy
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The government offices tasked with implementing U.S. policy toward the Indo-Pacific—a region of critical importance—remain strikingly uncoordinated in their design.
As Chris Estep & Connor Fiddler write, the moment to realign strategy and structure is now.
As Chris Estep & Connor Fiddler write, the moment to realign strategy and structure is now.
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk.
U.S. Withdrawal From the WHO Means More Preventable Deaths
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk.
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war.
Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis May Help Prevent a Civil War
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war.
Nonconsensual deepfake pornography has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond, @hilarymatfess.bsky.social writes.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond, @hilarymatfess.bsky.social writes.
Sexualized Deepfakes Are Exploding. Where Is the Policy Response?
Nonconsensual AI porn has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls. But policymakers have been slow to respond.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Nonconsensual deepfake pornography has become ubiquitous across the internet, mostly targeting women and girls.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond, @hilarymatfess.bsky.social writes.
And yet, despite the scale of the problem, policymakers have been slow to respond, @hilarymatfess.bsky.social writes.
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly, with multiple, dissonant approaches to the region across government agencies, Chris Estep & Connor Fiddler write.
The Bureaucratic Gerrymandering of Washington’s Indo-Pacific Policy
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Despite the importance of the Indo-Pacific as a strategic framework, Washington’s bureaucracy still struggles to organize itself accordingly, with multiple, dissonant approaches to the region across government agencies, Chris Estep & Connor Fiddler write.
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GlobalPost Media is seeking an assistant editor to support the editorial process of our two publications, World Politics Review and GlobalPost.
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
Apply here:
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
Apply here:
Assistant Editor - GlobalPost Media
GlobalPost Media is seeking an assistant editor to support the editorial process of our two publications, World Politics Review and GlobalPost.
www.journalismjobs.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
GlobalPost Media is seeking an assistant editor to support the editorial process of our two publications, World Politics Review and GlobalPost.
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
Apply here:
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
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The United States has fully disengaged from the World Health Organization, a decision that invites the question: Does leaving the WHO put American lives at risk?
As @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes, the answer, unequivocally and unfortunately, is yes.
As @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes, the answer, unequivocally and unfortunately, is yes.
U.S. Withdrawal From the WHO Means More Preventable Deaths
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The United States has fully disengaged from the World Health Organization, a decision that invites the question: Does leaving the WHO put American lives at risk?
As @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes, the answer, unequivocally and unfortunately, is yes.
As @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes, the answer, unequivocally and unfortunately, is yes.
“To the extent that anti-ICE activism remains largely nonviolent, it may improve human rights over time, while also holding civil war dynamics in check,” @charlicarpenter.bsky.social writes.
Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis May Help Prevent a Civil War
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
“To the extent that anti-ICE activism remains largely nonviolent, it may improve human rights over time, while also holding civil war dynamics in check,” @charlicarpenter.bsky.social writes.
The U.S. operation to remove Maduro exposed the illusions on which the “Chinese Alternative” was built in the Western Hemisphere, Jared Ward writes.
Maduro’s Ouster Tests China’s Caribbean Foothold
The U.S. attack on Venezuela on Jan. 3 punctured the narrative that Beijing could carve out its own sphere of influence in the region.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The U.S. operation to remove Maduro exposed the illusions on which the “Chinese Alternative” was built in the Western Hemisphere, Jared Ward writes.
President Claudia Sheinbaum “Trump whisperer” got Mexico through 2025.
This year is already proving to be more challenging than the last, though.
This year is already proving to be more challenging than the last, though.
For Mexico’s Sheinbaum, It’s Getting Harder to Be a ‘Trump Whisperer’
Just a month into 2026, managing the U.S.-Mexico relationship is proving to be even more challenging than in 2025.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
President Claudia Sheinbaum “Trump whisperer” got Mexico through 2025.
This year is already proving to be more challenging than the last, though.
This year is already proving to be more challenging than the last, though.
GlobalPost Media is seeking an assistant editor to support the editorial process of our two publications, World Politics Review and GlobalPost.
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
Apply here:
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
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Assistant Editor - GlobalPost Media
GlobalPost Media is seeking an assistant editor to support the editorial process of our two publications, World Politics Review and GlobalPost.
www.journalismjobs.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
GlobalPost Media is seeking an assistant editor to support the editorial process of our two publications, World Politics Review and GlobalPost.
If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
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If you’re interested in international journalism and would like to be part of a small team with a big impact, this is the job for you!
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The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk, @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes.
U.S. Withdrawal From the WHO Means More Preventable Deaths
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Trump administration’s decision to pull out of the main global health body puts American lives at risk, @matthewkavanagh.bsky.social writes.
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war, @charlicarpenter.bsky.social writes.
Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis May Help Prevent a Civil War
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The nonviolent activism on display in Minneapolis could strengthen America’s democracy, which is the best bulwark against civil war, @charlicarpenter.bsky.social writes.
China assumed that by building deep dependencies in the Caribbean, it could carve out a sphere of influence robust enough to challenge U.S. primacy.
The U.S. attack on Venezuela punctured that assumption, with enormous regional consequences.
The U.S. attack on Venezuela punctured that assumption, with enormous regional consequences.
Maduro’s Ouster Tests China’s Caribbean Foothold
The U.S. attack on Venezuela on Jan. 3 punctured the narrative that Beijing could carve out its own sphere of influence in the region.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
China assumed that by building deep dependencies in the Caribbean, it could carve out a sphere of influence robust enough to challenge U.S. primacy.
The U.S. attack on Venezuela punctured that assumption, with enormous regional consequences.
The U.S. attack on Venezuela punctured that assumption, with enormous regional consequences.