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What Is the Risk of a Conflict Spiral Between India and Pakistan?

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 18:00
Officials in New Delhi and Islamabad have remained sanguine, but there is still reason to fear extreme escalation.

Trump’s Russia Strategy Is All Carrots, No Stick

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 17:44
“The Russians are obviously not responding to the current approach,” one expert said.

Merz Brings Germany Back to the Table

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 17:28
The new chancellor has moved quickly to fix years of foreign-policy dysfunction in Berlin.

Israeli Attacks on Syria Risk Destabilizing Jordan

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 17:10
King Abdullah II faces backlash against his country’s peace deal with Israel.

The Pentagon Is Ignoring Its Own Strategy

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 16:04
Instead of focusing on Asia, the U.S. Defense Department is spreading itself thin.

How Europe Should Deal With Trump

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 11:48
It’s time to take great-power politics seriously.

South Sudan’s Conflict Escalates

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 07:00
A deadly hospital bombing raises fears that the country has returned to civil war.

Conclave Sends Message With American Pope

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 06:01
Some cardinals had been agitating for U.S. leadership to counter Trump.

Carney Rebuffs Trump’s Trade, Sovereignty Threats at White House

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 23:54
The U.S. president appeared unwilling to back down on tariffs while the Canadian prime minister stood firm on his country’s sovereignty.

Trump and Carney Hold High-Stakes Oval Office Meeting

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 23:53
The U.S. president appeared unwilling to back down on tariffs while the Canadian prime minister stood firm on his country’s sovereignty.

Is Israel Preparing for a Long-term Occupation of Gaza?

Fri, 18/04/2025 - 00:30
Palestinian American peace activist Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib discusses where he thinks the war is heading.

Europe Pushes U.S. to Take Tougher Stance on Russia

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 23:50
U.S., French, and Ukrainian officials meet in Paris for discussions on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Can a Conservative Win Back Canada?

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 21:21
Pierre Poilievre’s path to power looked assured—until Donald Trump returned.

Trump’s Trade Policies Keep Undercutting His Own Goals

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 19:57
Trump’s tariffs are set to make reshoring harder and trade deficits bigger.

How Generations of Experts Built U.S. Power

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 18:50
And now Trump is throwing it all away.

Trump Is About to Learn That Iran Is a Problem Without a Solution

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 18:44
A second round of nuclear talks will be held this weekend.

How Far Will the U.S.-China Trade War Go?

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 18:21
The White House may have miscalculated Beijing’s ability to endure pain—and a popular mood to stand up to Trump.

How Noboa Avoided the Incumbency Trap

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 15:52
Latin American voters tend to reject ruling parties and politicians. What did Ecuador’s president do differently?

U.S. Eyes Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 23:40
But investment in tapping the country’s reserves would be a dangerous gamble.

Myanmar’s Earthquake Exposes Political Fault Lines

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 23:00
The junta has exploited past crises to reinforce its power—and it can do it again.

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