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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?

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.

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