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The New York Times Breaking News

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"U.S. says it struck 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near oil route." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 11 March 2026, 0051 UTC. Content and Source provided by email update from "The New York Times."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfCMrlPMvNTlTgrxrThMGqLVbc Please check email link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://www.trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). View in browser March 10, 2026, 7:55 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Diego Ibarra Sanchez for The New York Times U.S. Says It Struck 16 Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels Near Oil Route Amid concerns that Iran plans to choke off the world’s access to oil, the U.S. military said that its forces had attacked the vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Read more More Top Stories The war in Iran could lead to food shortages in the region, experts have warned.  → President Trump has tried to s...

Foreign Affairs Today

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"What is the endgame in Iran? The trouble with state capitalism.  Africa after aid." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 10 March 2026, 2223 UTC. Content and Source:  "Foreign Affairs Today."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfCMqdJhNRqXPCZkDZPWhTRFdC URL--https://www.foreignaffairs.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). March 10, 2026 |  View in Browser Sponsored by  International Monetary Fund     What Is the Endgame in Iran? Trump Needs to Figure Out What He Wants—and Quickly By Colin H. Kahl   A  Foreign Affairs  subscription is less than  $3.50/month. Subscribe Now →   The Trouble With State Capitalism America Is Adopting a Risky Model By Jami Miscik, Peter Orszag, and Theodore Bunzel   Africa After Aid Cuts Have Reveale...

WPR Daily Review

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"The global energy crunch intensifies." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 10 March 2026, 2124 UTC. Content and Source:  "WPR Daily Review." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQfCMrkvZgMnBKDrqwPPrkQWSfm URL--https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). March 10, 2026 Hello, everyone. Today at WPR, we’re covering  the impact  of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran on the Gulf’s burgeoning AI industry, the  lawlessness  of the conflict, and an  emerging alignment  among Middle Eastern middle powers as the region grapples with successive crises. But first, here’s our take on today’s top story: The Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility in Qatar, March 3, 2026 (DPA photo via AP). President Donald Trump’s numer...