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Netanyahu’s First Judicial Reform Bill Passes in Israel
The passage is the prime minister’s first win in a monthslong effort to enact sweeping judicial changes.
America’s Love of Sanctions Will Be Its Downfall
Measures intended to punish autocrats are eroding the very Western order they were meant to preserve.
Sweden Is the Land of Ikea, ABBA—and China Hawks
It’s not just in NATO. It’s one of the alliance’s most confrontational members.
Russia Declares War on Wheat, Peas, and Barley
Moscow used to bang shoes to get attention. Now it blows up grain warehouses.
You See What You Want to See in Russia
Why didn’t Prigozhin’s mutiny against Putin change anyone’s mind?
Putin to Miss Upcoming BRICS Summit to Evade ICC Warrant
The Kremlin had threatened South Africa with a declaration of war if Pretoria arrested Putin.
Inside the Desperate Diplomatic Efforts to Salvage U.S.-South Africa…
South Africa’s support for Russia after its invasion of Ukraine has incensed some in Washington.
Putin’s Fear of Strong Generals Is as Old as Russia Itself
Prigozhin’s rise and fall is the latest example of what happens when a ruler in Moscow fears the power of military underlings.
What the Wagner Mutiny Means for China in Africa
When it comes to increasing its security footprint abroad, Beijing is facing a conundrum in reconciling Maoist doctrine with…
Europe’s Very Long Road to Geopolitics
The EU has quickly moved from economic talk shop to military player—but still has a way to go.
It’s Actually Common to Indict Leaders of Democracies
Trump is just one of 78 political leaders in democratic nations who have faced criminal charges since the year 2000.
Lukashenko Won the Putin-Prigozhin Fight
The dictator of Belarus recognized the mutiny in Russia as an opportunity to empower himself.
Lebanon Is Still Littered With Land Mines
Sappers are working to clear the land of a deadly past.
Hydrogen Is the Future—or a Complete Mirage
The green-hydrogen industry is a case study in the potential—for better and worse—of our new economic era.
The Perils of Hosting Prigozhin in Belarus
Why welcoming the Wagner Group carries risks for Aleksandr Lukashenko’s rule.
How Sudan Became a Saudi-UAE Proxy War
Gulf heavyweights view the conflict as an opportunity to cement their hegemonic status in the Middle East.
NATO’s Next Decade
Nine thinkers assess the alliance’s future ahead of a historic summit.
Is Cameroon the Next Sudan?
The political divisions and military rivalries that sparked civil war in Khartoum could erupt in post-Biya Yaoundé.
The Wagner Mutiny Could Strengthen Iran in Syria
Putin faces a choice between punishing Prigozhin and ceding influence and territory to Tehran.
The Taliban Are Now Arms Dealers
Terrorists are shopping for left-behind American weapons—and turning them against Washington’s friends around the world.
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