Lost in the Middle East
The incoherence of Washington's Syria policy is a symptom of its failure to define a new role in the world.
Greece and Turkey Are Inching Toward War
Populists in both countries are deepening a rare military crisis between NATO allies.
The Chinese Communist Party Is Setting Up Cells at Universities Across America
It’s a strategy to tighten ideological control. And it’s happening around the world.
Turkey Wants to Veto Civil Society Organizations at the OSCE
It wouldn’t be the first time Erdogan took domestic politics to the international arena.
It’s Still (Just About) OK to Be Gay in China
Online protest has scored a solid win for LGBT rights — for now.
Iranian-Backed Militias Set Sights on U.S. Forces
Airstrikes against Syria may galvanize support against the United States.
Senators Demand Answers From Trump Team on Yemen
Administration officials defended their position, but lawmakers weren’t happy with their answers.
Why Is Trump Going Soft on Hezbollah?
Barack Obama did too little to curb the militant group, especially in Latin America. Donald Trump should do more.
Pompeo North Korea Visit Throws Wrench in Confirmation Fight
The behind-the-scenes effort to rally enough senators to confirm Pompeo just got tougher.
Here’s How the United States Can Help Colombia Thrive
As an era of peace approaches, both countries should take practical steps to strengthen the relationship.
Voices
Has Trump Become a Realist?
America finally has a president who grasps the basic logic of offshore balancing in the Middle East.
America’s First Reality TV War
The Trump administration's latest missile strikes in Syria were never going to accomplish anything. But the show must go on.
America Can’t Be Trusted Anymore
It's hard to be powerful when nobody believes a word you say.
Podcasts
What Comes Next in Syria?
With President Trump’s strikes on Assad’s regime, the Syrian civil war is at the forefront of the global political stage. But what happens when the strikes are over?
Galleries
The World in Photos This Week
Independence Day in Israel, Rohingya refugees in India, and turtles in the Bay of Bengal.
In the Magazine
In the Magazine
The Right to Kill
Should Brazil keep its Amazon tribes from taking the lives of their children?
Germany’s Family Feud
Family reunification for refugees is no longer a given. But keeping relatives apart hurts host countries as well as newcomers.
Thus Spoke Jordan Peterson
The best-selling psychologist isn't leading young men to salvation — he's delivering them to authoritarianism.
The Arab World’s Star Student
What Tunisia can teach its neighbors about the value of education.
