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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?

The UAE’s Syrian Gambit

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 19:47
To thwart competitors and secure new transport corridors, Abu Dhabi has set its sights on Damascus.

What Are U.S. Military Dollars Buying in Egypt?

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:33
Israel is not the only relationship that deserves scrutiny from Congress.

Eurovision’s Troubles Mask a Deeper Problem

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:00
It’s not just the song contest that’s at risk of breaking up.

The Doublespeak of Lebanon’s Other Shiite Leader

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 10:29
Hezbollah’s fate will be decided by the Amal Movement’s calculations about its own future.

Why Were Shots Fired in the Philippines Senate?

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 07:00
The gunfight is the latest twist in a power struggle between two dynasties.

Why China Is Cracking Down on Elite Education

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 00:02
The campaign is motivated by corruption concerns and an old-fashioned egalitarianism.

What Does Putin Want From Xi?

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 21:44
Russia seeks to resolve several trade issues during this week’s summit. But China holds the cards.

Washington Might Be Ready to Bargain With Beijing

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 21:14
The United States may be accepting the reality of Chinese power.

Can Armenia’s Democracy Prevail?

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 19:08
Unconditional Western support for the incumbent prime minister could backfire.

Three Concrete Steps to Advance Palestinian Freedom

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 18:02
Legal reform and structural change may lack flair, but they can improve the situation on the ground.

The World Keeps Asking Iran the Wrong Question

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 10:34
Even before the Islamic Republic, the country has always wanted the same thing.

The Myth of Zero Enrichment

Tue, 19/05/2026 - 06:01
Tehran regards Washington’s demand as tantamount to unconditional surrender, but there may yet be a way forward.

What Happened When Trump Met Xi

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 23:45
Historian Rana Mitter on the new balance of power between Washington and Beijing.

G-7 Finance Ministers Discuss Economic Fallout of Iran War

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 22:42
Rising oil prices and growing bond market volatility have raised fears of a global recession.

Iran Is Winning the Vibe War

Mon, 18/05/2026 - 22:19
Disinformation experts need a new framework in the era of AI slop.

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