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U.S. Farmers Aren’t Out of the Woods Yet
Trump’s bailout offers temporary relief, but trade war pain remains.
Zelensky Defies U.S. Pressure to Cede Territory to Russia
The White House has suggested that Moscow will likely win the Russia-Ukraine war.
Dirty Air Threatens India’s Global Power
How New Delhi’s pollution has become a more fundamental crisis.
A Bad Week for Washington’s China Hawks
Trump’s overtures to Beijing deal a blow to U.S. hard-liners.
Trump Threatens Mexico With Tariffs Over Water
Drought has dried up Mexico’s water supply, much to the chagrin of Texas farmers—and Trump.
France Didn’t Lose the Sahel—Everyone Did
Blaming Paris for Mali’s problems won’t solve them. A collective European response is needed.
Vietnam Tries to Escape the U.S.-China Trap
Hanoi has been quietly expanding partnerships beyond the Indo-Pacific.
Why Richard Nixon Killed National Child Care
The president’s veto had to do with mounting opposition to his policy of detente.
Congress Moves to Restrain Trump in Annual Defense Policy Bill
The National Defense Authorization Act would limit Hegseth’s ability to reduce U.S. troops in Europe and Asia, among other measures.
Deadly Clashes Upend Thailand-Cambodia Cease-Fire
Regional leaders warn that the decades-long feud could trigger widespread instability across Southeast Asia.
Why Indonesia’s Not Out of the Flood Zone
The waters may have let up, but an aid crisis continues.
The Only War the White House Is Ready for Is Culture War
The new U.S. National Security Strategy is a moral and strategic disaster.
What the 2025 National Security Strategy Means for Asia
The MAGA revolution in U.S. foreign policy brings good news and bad.
Trump’s New Corollary
The president’s invocation of the Monroe Doctrine is rhetorically satisfying but carries real risks.
Mexican Climate Activists’ Ambitions Are Crumbling
President Claudia Sheinbaum has eroded a key legal tool used to ensure environmental justice.