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Wed, 26/11/2025 - 20:20
The idea of a cohesive West is fading, but a new book finds that the concept endures.
Wed, 26/11/2025 - 20:00
Even imagining a potential Chinese invasion of the island has become a political act.
Wed, 26/11/2025 - 19:56
Moving the capital is an old idea and a perennial nonstarter.
Wed, 26/11/2025 - 18:28
Successful peace negotiations require concessions. The right ones will strengthen the West.
Wed, 26/11/2025 - 15:59
From Nagorno-Karabakh to Gaza, Trump’s approach to conflict resolution has rewarded aggression and perpetuated ethnic cleansing.
Wed, 26/11/2025 - 12:14
These are trying times—but there's still plenty to be grateful for in the world.
Wed, 26/11/2025 - 06:01
Why 2025 has been Modi's most difficult foreign-policy year.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 23:57
Across the region, he has made it harder for Israel to act militarily.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 22:55
The leaders talked trade, Taiwan, and—likely—Japan.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 22:55
But major points of contention remain unresolved, including possible territorial concessions.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 22:55
But major points of contention remain unresolved, including possible territorial concessions.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 22:09
Sanae Takaichi may be relishing confrontation with China.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 19:41
The Trump-Xi agreement may be a sign the U.S. position is shifting.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 16:08
Perceptions of Washington’s indifference can perpetuate a risky status quo.
Tue, 25/11/2025 - 15:58
The U.S. should avoid a narrow Christian focus.
Thu, 20/11/2025 - 06:40
The president’s announcement of a crackdown on gender-based violence ignores its drivers.
Thu, 20/11/2025 - 01:00
South Africa gets ready to host the bloc’s first summit in Africa.
Wed, 19/11/2025 - 23:40
The proposal would cede some Ukrainian territory to Moscow in exchange for U.S. security guarantees.
Wed, 19/11/2025 - 23:13
The Saudi crown prince’s flashy trip to Washington was not enough to secure a formal atomic cooperation accord.
Wed, 19/11/2025 - 22:43
The former prime minister was sentenced to death in absentia months before a high-stakes election.
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