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Where Is the Massive Hezbollah Response to Israel’s Attacks?
The devastating bombardment anticipated by many has failed to materialize.

Why This Year’s Nobel in Economics Is So Controversial
The award has elicited unusually strong criticism—and for good reason.

Could Elections Reverse Georgia’s Breakup With the West?
The country’s drift away from Washington and Brussels has pushed it closer to Moscow and Beijing.

What Will a Post-Xi China Look Like?
Kevin Rudd on the fragility of Xi’s long-term ideological project.

How the Taliban Built an Air Force
A new documentary opens a rare window into the workings of Afghanistan’s new masters.

How the Dollar Became a Double-Edged Sword
Washington’s hands-off currency policy has produced a dominant dollar—and collateral damage at home and abroad.

Senegal’s Cryptocurrency City Has Evaporated
Singer Akon wanted to help his childhood country—but tokens were a dead end.

A Western Victory Plan for Ukraine
Lofty rhetoric can’t hide the lack of serious thinking about what a credible victory would entail.

Brazil Tries to Hold Sway Within BRICS
As the group expands, one founding member may see its influence diminish.

The United States Needs Subnational Diplomacy More Than Ever
In a volatile moment, mayors and governors can be a source of ballast and stability on the world stage.

How the U.N. Can Prevent Genocide in Sudan
A peacekeeping mission might not be politically feasible, but there are other ways to protect civilians.

3 Lebanese Soldiers Killed in Israeli Strike
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns against a protracted campaign in Lebanon.

Organized Crime Is Surging Dramatically, Warns Interpol’s Secretary-General
Police are struggling to stay ahead of a pandemic-fueled boom.

North Korea and Myanmar Cause Headaches in Beijing
Lately, China’s most troublesome neighbors have been its supposed friends.

America Needs Clear Standards for China Tech Decoupling
A new Washington consensus risks improvised and chaotic policy.