The Pakistan-Afghanistan Border is Once Again on the Edge. A Fragile Ceasefire Has Collapsed; Fresh Military Action Has Reignited Tensions, and Fears of a Wider Confrontation Are Growing. But This Crisis Did Not Erupt Overnight. Iran is Preparing for a Funeral With Enormous Political Symbolism. Ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Begin on July 4. With Millions Expected to Hit the Streets, Tehran is Aiming to Project Unity, Resilience and Defiance After Months of Conflict. North Korean Leader Kim Jong UN Has Ordered His Military to Prepare for What He Calls a “Deadly Offensive,” Even as Pyongyang Showcases New Missiles and Long-range Artillery.
