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 "What Iran's attacks on US bases mean for the Indo-Pacific." Views expressed in this geopolitical news and analysis are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 12 August 2026, 0400 UTC. Content and Source:  "The Diplomat Brief." What Iran’s Attacks on US Bases Mean for the Indo-Pacific - kh6jrm@gmail.com - Gmail URL--https://thediplomat.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com. August 12, 2026 thediplomat.com Welcome to the latest issue of Diplomat Brief. We’re back! This week our top story examines whether the presence of U.S. bases in the Indo-Pacific paint a “bullseye” on host countries. We also take a look at three territorial disputes in Southeast Asia that could kick off a conflict -- one of them already has -- and much more. ­ STORY OF THE WEEK ­ FEATURE What Iran’s Attacks on US Bases Mean for the Indo-Pacific The Unite...

Semafor Flagship-The World Today

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"Iran holds firm on demands, LatAm oil production surges, OpenAI exec departures." Views expressed in this geopolitical news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 11 August 2026, 2326 UTC. Content and Source:  "Semafor Flagship-The World Today."  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQhVrCjWsBkRXTpgnbmzGfhWdnL URL--https://www.semafor.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  You can find earlier posts and comments in the "Archive" section of this blog. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com).    GEORGETOWN  ANKARA  BENGALURU AUGUST 12, 2026 READ ON THE WEB Flagship Sign up for our free email briefings →   The World Today Iran holds firm on demands LatAm oil production surges Nvidia credit jitters ease OpenAI exec departures Investors love Chinese robots AI threatens Indian IT Trump’s plane switch AI for cryptography Long airpor...