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The Iran War Has Remade the Gulf

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 22:16
The region knows that Iran won the war—and is hedging its bets as a result.

Xi Ascendant

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 20:37
Trump’s Beijing trip shows that the wind is blowing in China’s direction.

Why the U.S. Should Wind Down Military Aid to Israel

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 19:54
Washington should no longer be liable for Israeli misdeeds.

What to Make of Morocco’s Most Famous Anti-Colonial Hero?

Mon, 25/05/2026 - 14:00
A century later, the meaning of Abd el-Karim and the Rif Rebellion is still up for grabs.

Europe Is Slowly Getting Ready to Ditch America

Mon, 25/05/2026 - 13:00
Trump’s bad bargains have shaken a complacent continent.

The Political Truths of Literary Friendship

Mon, 25/05/2026 - 09:26
The private letters of famed literary critic Harold Bloom offer an ethical guide for politics.

‘One Man, One Vote’? Maybe Not in Trump’s America

Mon, 25/05/2026 - 06:01
A recent Supreme Court decision threatens a core democratic principle.

Trump’s About-Face on U.S. Troops in Poland Mystifies Allies

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 22:19
The abrupt policy reversal leaves NATO allies wondering to what extent the United States will defend Europe.

What the U.S. Should Have Learned From Past Ebola Outbreaks

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 21:27
The West’s shortsightedness in Africa is more apparent than ever.

‘The Boys’ Turned Superhero Satire Against American Politics

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 21:00
The series has been the most on-the-nose fictional take on Trumpism so far.

The Book About the U.S. Military That Everyone Should Be Reading Now

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 20:40
Kori Schake’s ‘The State and the Soldier’ is the discussion on civilian control of the military that this moment requires.

‘Atropia’ Takes on the War on Terror

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 20:00
For a movie set 20 years ago, it has a surprising amount to say about today’s wars in the Middle East.

The Next Pandemic Will Come From a Conflict Zone

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 19:10
The latest Ebola outbreak underscores a central flaw with the global preparedness model.

Xi’s Flurry of Post-Trump Diplomacy

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 18:52
The Chinese president may be preparing for a rare and momentous trip to Pyongyang.

China’s Fallen Generals Are Getting Unexpectedly Harsh Punishments

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 15:54
Chinese President Xi Jinping is raising the floor for punishing purge targets.

Pakistan’s High-Wire Act Gets Riskier

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 23:36
The country has sent troops and arms to Saudi Arabia at a delicate moment in the Iran war.

Ukraine and Russia Are Souring on U.S. Negotiations

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 23:09
The two nations, seemingly frustrated by the United States as a mediator, are sizing up alternatives.

Mass Protests Plunge Bolivia Into Political Upheaval

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 22:51
The United States has called the weekslong crisis an “ongoing coup d’état.”

Trump’s War Is Wrecking Trump’s Economy

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 21:07
Inflation is rising and fault lines are widening on disruptions from history’s biggest energy shock.

Mali Strikes Rebel-Held Kidal as Insurgency Worsens

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 20:24
How long can the country—and the Sahel’s other junta-led governments—hold on?

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