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Ukrainian servicemen operate an armored military vehicle in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on Aug. 12.
Ukrainian servicemen operate an armored military vehicle in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on Aug. 12.

Will Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Turn the Tide?

Kyiv’s risky incursion could be game-changing—or allow Russia to entrench its gains in Donetsk.

Vice President Kamala Harris, pictured on the left, and former President Donald Trump, pictured on the right.
Vice President Kamala Harris, pictured on the left, and former President Donald Trump, pictured on the right.

How Trump and Harris Differ on Economic Policy

Economist Adam Posen says the two campaigns diverge sharply on migration and the dollar, but have both proposed industrial policies that are “not fit for purpose.”

A profile shot of Jerome Powell.
A profile shot of Jerome Powell.

How to Force Capitalism to Stop Climate Change

Central banks should stop pretending to be neutral about saving the planet.

Supporters hold Ukrainian flags during former Ukrainian Prime Minister and now presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko pre-election rally in Kiev, on March 29, 2019.
Supporters hold Ukrainian flags during former Ukrainian Prime Minister and now presidential candidate Yulia Tymoshenko pre-election rally in Kiev, on March 29, 2019.

Ukraine’s Democratic Progress Is Entirely on Track

The West’s talk of corruption problems is nothing more than excuse-making.

An aerial view of an automobile body parts supplier in Apodaca, Mexico, on May 1.
An aerial view of an automobile body parts supplier in Apodaca, Mexico, on May 1.

Will New Leaders Shake Up Mexico’s Nearshoring Boom?

Foreign direct investment in the country’s manufacturing sector is up—for now.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for his late predecessor Golda Meir at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on November 18, 2018.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for his late predecessor Golda Meir at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on November 18, 2018.

The Dangerous Decline in Israeli Strategy

For decades, the Zionist project has been getting worse at defending itself.

A drawn illustration of Gina Raimondo with a blue background.
A drawn illustration of Gina Raimondo with a blue background.

The Technocrat

Gina Raimondo has reshaped the Commerce Department for technological competition with China.

Three figures run through a cloud of tear gas on a city street.
Three figures run through a cloud of tear gas on a city street.

Kenyan Protests See Journalists in the Firing Line

A key ally of the United States is cracking down on press freedoms.

A prison facility that has become a shelter for displaced Palestinians is seen in southern Gaza.
A prison facility that has become a shelter for displaced Palestinians is seen in southern Gaza.

Hamas Skips Cease-Fire, Hostage Release Talks in Qatar

Both sides accuse the other of delaying negotiations as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000 people.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden during a Ukraine Compact initiative on the sidelines of the NATO Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on July 11.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks alongside U.S. President Joe Biden during a Ukraine Compact initiative on the sidelines of the NATO Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on July 11.

Washington Is Out of Sync With Its Wartime Allies

The White House has been kept out of the loop on several major wartime decisions by Israel and Ukraine.

The sihouette of Palestinian children overlook a camp for displaced people in Rafah.
The sihouette of Palestinian children overlook a camp for displaced people in Rafah.

How 100,000 Palestinians Are Surviving in Egypt Without Refugee Status

Even after buying their way out of Gaza, Palestinians remain vulnerable.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he stands in front of a microphone at a memorial event held in a room with polished white floors and walls. Yellow flowers are visible in a display in the background.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he stands in front of a microphone at a memorial event held in a room with polished white floors and walls. Yellow flowers are visible in a display in the background.

Japan’s Public Didn’t Buy Fumio Kishida’s New Capitalism

As another prime minister steps down, the era of mayfly leadership may be back.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College January 5, 2024 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Montgomery County Community College January 5, 2024 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Trump Made Progress on Foreign Lobbying. Biden Reversed It.

The current administration’s record on combatting foreign influence is disastrous.

U.S. troops take part in joint U.S. and Philippine army drills in Laur, Philippines.
U.S. troops take part in joint U.S. and Philippine army drills in Laur, Philippines.

The Philippines Is Washington’s New Front Line Against China

Manila is receiving unprecedented U.S. help to beef up its defenses.

Ahmad Haidari in front of a helicopter at Kandahar International Airport.
Ahmad Haidari in front of a helicopter at Kandahar International Airport.

‘They Promised to Take Out Our Families’: The Afghans America Left Behind

Ahmad Haidari flew a U.S.-funded helicopter out of Kabul in August 2021 and hasn’t seen his wife and children since. This article has an audio recording

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