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World War X

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The road west toward the town of Tawila was crowded with families escaping on foot and by donkey cart, some stopping at a crowded makeshift camp in an arid, sandy landscape, with shelters built from patched-together cloth, blankets, tarpaulins and branches.

Peace in Sudan: Hope Flickers Amid Wars of Futility

Alex de Waal April 17, 2026

kleptocracy Middle East Sudan World War X

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Lebanon

The Ruination of Lebanon

Alex de Waal April 7, 2026

Israel Lebanon US World War X

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Oil barrels in the foreground and a bullish chart in the background. Petroleum prices are rising

The U.S. versus Iran: An Asymmetric Economic War

Alex de Waal March 18, 2026

Iran Israel US World War X

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opposing rows of tanks in endless rows, signify never ending war

The U.S.-Israel March of Folly: Perpetual War?

Alex de Waal March 11, 2026

Iran Israel US World War X

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graffiti "how many bombs will it take to make peace?"

Attack on Iran: Is the U.S. Killing Mediation?

Alex de Waal March 4, 2026

Iran Israel Mediation Peacemaking US World War X

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Hobbs

The Religion of Power: Culture World War X

Alex de Waal February 18, 2026

Capitalism fascism kleptocracy Sovereignty World War X

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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell

Jeffrey Epstein: Agent of Geo-kleptocracy

World Peace Foundation February 11, 2026

Corruption kleptocracy Political Finance World War X

group of people on stage celebrating document signing

Who’s Winning World War X?

Alex de Waal February 4, 2026

kleptocracy Trump World War X

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image of man in yellow shirt shooting at doves of peace

When and How Did World War X Begin?

Alex de Waal January 28, 2026

autocracy kleptocracy Peacemaking Populism World peace World War X

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close up of a map with a green pin in Venezuela

Did Trump Just Declare World War X?

Alex de Waal January 21, 2026

kleptocracy Trump Venezuela World War X

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