Military expert Robert Pape argues that the glimmer of a possible peace deal this weekend was illusory – and that a ceasefire is unlikely to hold because the conflict is driven by a fundamentally “zero-sum” dynamic rather than negotiable differences.[#item_full_content]
Hegseth Softens China Warning, Backs Pacific Ties
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down previous comments calling China