Today’s picks
1. Saudi Arabia is increasingly under siege
Saudi Arabia is increasingly under siege. Deadly strikes by Yemeni rebels have left Riyadh with no good options. The article examines the kingdom’s military, diplomatic, and security dilemmas, and how the Yemen conflict is reshaping regional stability. It is worth reading for insight into Saudi strategy and Middle East power dynamics.
2. The Jon Ossoff guide to being a Democrat
This profile examines Jon Ossoff, a rising Democratic star in Georgia, and how he pairs low-key, pragmatic governing with fiery political rhetoric. It explores what his approach reveals about the Democratic Party’s broader strategies and dilemmas. Worth reading for insight into how one prominent Democrat balances governance with messaging.
3. Could Tutankhamun’s tomb hold clues to a mysterious Egyptian queen?
Possible hidden chambers in the walls of Tutankhamun’s tomb have revived researchers’ hopes of finding clues to Nefertiti’s burial place. Nefertiti was both Tutankhamun’s stepmother and mother-in-law. If confirmed, such evidence could reshape understanding of the mysterious queen’s fate and royal burial practices in ancient Egypt.