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The Merkel Without Qualities
The former German chancellor’s memoir is thorough—and thoroughly unreflective.
Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo, Threatening Assad’s Rule
The surprise attack on Assad’s government forces has reignited Syria’s yearslong civil war.
A Weak Assad Benefits Turkey—and Is a Headache for Trump
After years of relative quiet, renewed fighting in Syria could be the new U.S. administration’s first major foreign-policy challenge.
The Fall of Aleppo Poses a Significant Threat to Syria’s Leader
Allies Iran and Russia are busy with their own wars, leaving Assad vulnerable.
What Hunter’s Pardon Says About Biden and Trump
Using a historically controversial power, the U.S. president is sending a message to the nation.
What the Fall of Aleppo Means for Russia
A lightning advance by rebels will force Moscow to recalibrate its Syria strategy.
Georgia’s Maidan Moment
U.S. and European leaders must do more, and fast, to support the president and people.
President Biden’s Last Stand
There is precedent for a lame-duck president to assert authority in bold fashion.
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.
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.
A Recipe for Diplomacy
Our best reads on international food and cuisine, just in time for the holidays.
The Great Pokémon Go Spy Panic
How a global hit sparked digital paranoia inside U.S. intelligence.
Bread, Circuses, and Sex
“Gladiator II” follows an ancient Hollywood formula for depicting Rome.
Ukraine’s Most Famous Video Game Gets a Wartime Installment
“S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl” captures the surreal horror of an alternate battlefield.
How the Cold War Forged India’s Intelligence Setup
A new book depicts a period of spy history—and U.S.-India cooperation—that bears some resemblance to our own.
