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The World Is Even Less Stable Than It Looks

Chaos is spreading – and that’s even before getting to America’s lack of competent leadership.

Stephen M. WaltStephen M. Walt is the Robert and Renée Belfer professor of international relations at Harvard University.

Voice

Trump Is Tripping Over Iran and Russia’s Red Lines in Syria

Moscow and Tehran know what they’re fighting for. Does Washington?

Jonathan SpyerJonathan Spyer is a senior research fellow at the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and a columnist at the Jerusalem Post. He is the author of The Transforming Fire: the Rise of the Israel-Islamist Conflict.

Argument

Can There Be Peace With Honor in Afghanistan?

In an era when wars never end, America’s definition of peace needs to be defined down.

Lawrence FreedmanLawrence Freedman is emeritus professor of war studies at King’s College London. His new book, The Future of War: A History, will be published by PublicAffairs in October.

Argument

DHS Strips Funding From Group That Counters Neo-Nazi Violence

Trump’s approach to fighting extremism puts law enforcement front and center. Critics say that’s dangerous.

Podcasts

The E.R.

Is Trump Preparing For a Conflict With Iran?

Tensions are rising within the Trump administration and on the ground in Syria. This could be the beginning of a very ugly confrontation.
The E.R.

Book Talk: Are the United States and China Destined for War?

It’s a law of nature: rising states and established powers come to blows. But can the Trump administration avoid a clash of nuclear superpowers?
The Backstory

How to Tell a Story of Kidnapping and Climate Change in Somalia

Laura Heaton and Nichole Sobecki detail their reporting on Dr. Murray Watson and the impact his once thought-to-be lost work could have on the country decades later.
The E.R.

Is Kim Jong Un Ready to Talk to Donald Trump?

North Korea poses a growing threat to the U.S. and neighboring countries. But there may be room for negotiation.
The E.R.

Comey, Sessions, and the Barrage of the Russia Investigation

Allegations of the Trump administration’s collusion or cover-up are now daily front-page headlines. Is Trump a sinking ship?
The E.R.

Book Talk Part II: Can the U.S. Government Survive Nuclear War?

In his new book, "Raven Rock," Garrett Graff uncovers the secret programs meant to keep America alive.
The Backstory

How to Convince People — and the U.S. President — to Care About Climate Change?

Set discussions of science aside and talk about how to save the polar bears.
The E.R.

Book Talk: How the U.S. Government Plans to Save Itself While the Rest of Us Die

Garrett Graff’s "Raven Rock" and the ugly truth about the continuity of government in the event of nuclear war.