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Will Romania Elect a Pro-Russian President?
The rise of Calin Georgescu after a viral TikTok campaign means a NATO skeptic could take charge of the military in Ukraine’s western neighbor.

Why Assad’s Regime Is Collapsing So Quickly
While nobody was looking, the Syrian regime was increasingly hollowing out.

Europe’s Radical Migration Ideas Are Becoming Reality
There’s no shortage of obstacles to sending would-be migrants to third countries—but the continent is committed to giving it a try.

The Fiction of Western Unity on China De-Risking
U.S. allies must prepare for an administration that views almost any tie to China as a source of vulnerability.

South Korea’s President Faces Impeachment After Short-Lived Martial Law Order
Yoon Suk-yeol’s ouster is likely, which could mark a major win for the liberal opposition.

Nepal’s Prime Minister Makes Significant China Trip
K.P. Sharma Oli breaks with tradition in his fourth term by heading to Beijing before New Delhi.

South Koreans Know What Dictatorship Looks Like
Public memory helped fuel the rapid fight to protect democracy.

Trump’s Trade Threats May Have a Silver Lining for Europe
Brussels may not have as many trade ripostes as China, but it could turn trade wars into economic liberation.

The Baltic Sea’s Bad Actors
Russian and Chinese gray-zone aggression prove that dreams of a peaceful “NATO lake” were premature.

Trump Should Make Putin Wince Before They Sit Down to Talk
A maximum pressure campaign would raise the likelihood of a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Trump Must Rebalance America’s AI Strategy
The Biden administration’s approach was risky and needs to be corrected.

Biden Goes to Africa
The lame-duck U.S. president touts a critical minerals infrastructure project in Angola.

Another Chinese Military Official Under Fire
A longtime political commissar faces an investigation that will likely lead to detention.

South Korea’s Night of Political Chaos
President Yoon Suk-yeol invoked martial law, but protesters and the country’s National Assembly rejected it.

How South Koreans Rejected Martial Law
A self-coup attempt by President Yoon Suk-yeol has dramatically flopped.