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In Post-Assad Middle East, Iran’s Loss Is Turkey’s Gain
Ankara will seek to fill the regional power vacuum left by the fall of Tehran’s most valuable client.
Seize Russia’s Assets Before Trump Takes Office
Biden still has the authority to fund Ukraine using Russia’s money.
Austria Should Be America’s European Model
Political lessons from one of the West’s most underrated countries.
France’s New African Ally
Nigeria’s president is desperate for foreign investment—and after being ousted from Sahel countries, France is seeking new friends on the continent.
Assad’s Fall Is the Middle East’s 1989
One of many consequences is the demise of Iran’s self-styled Axis of Resistance.
Asia & the Pacific
How South Korea’s Aspiring Autocrat Became a D.C. Darling
China
China Needs a New Approach in Syria
Middle East & Africa
Hezbollah Is Trying to Spin Loss as Victory
Europe
Four Scenarios for the Protests in Georgia
Americas
What Can Trump Do With United Government?
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Letters to the Next President
No matter who wins the White House, these nine thinkers from around the world would like a word.
Is 2024 Really the Most Important Election in History?
Democracy—and the global system—might not be so easily dismantled.
Weekend Reads
The Battle for Ukraine Is a War of Demography
Russia's crisis of depopulation is at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s paranoid military strategy.
In Case You Missed It
A selection of paywall-free articles
America’s Zero-Sum Economics Doesn’t Add Up
Industrial policy and subsidies are nothing new and can be useful. But shutting off from the world will have consequences.
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Putin Is Throwing Human Waves at Ukraine but Can’t Do It Forever
The Russian meat grinder strategy is terribly effective, terribly wasteful, and boundlessly cruel.
The Real Reason for Saudi Arabia’s Pivot to Iran
Mohammed bin Salman’s changed tone on Tehran isn’t as confusing as it seems.
China and North Korea Throw U.S. War Plans Out the Window
The intervention of Asian powers in Europe nullifies decades of U.S. strategic planning.
What the Fall of Aleppo Means for Russia
A lightning advance by rebels will force Moscow to recalibrate its Syria strategy.
The Only Way to Achieve Lasting Peace in Ukraine
History shows that security arrangements alone will not be enough.
Visual Stories
6 Charts That Explain the 2024 U.S. Election
From the perpetual campaign cycle to turnout, we examined how the Nov. 5 vote compared with those in other countries this year.
Meet the Para-Cyclists Riding for Gaza
The Sunbirds’ story began with tragedy but has evolved into one of resilience.