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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.

Trump Made Progress on Foreign Lobbying. Biden Reversed It.
The current administration’s record on combatting foreign influence is disastrous.

The Philippines Is Washington’s New Front Line Against China
Manila is receiving unprecedented U.S. help to beef up its defenses.

‘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.

The Taliban and IS-K May Not Be Opposed After All
The prevailing Western narrative of distinct entities with conflicting agendas works to both groups’ advantages.

The Geopolitical Opportunity of Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive
The incursion shows Washington the way to a smarter pivot to Asia.

Ukraine Pushes Farther Into Kursk as Drone Strikes Target Russian Airfields
Ukrainian forces continue to gain Russian territory, forcing thousands to evacuate.

The Taliban Enter Fourth Year in Power
Despite challenges, the group faces no meaningful threat to its political survival.

IR Experts Back Kamala Harris
A new poll reveals significant support for the presumptive Democratic nominee—and trust that she could handle an international crisis.

Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Is a Turning Point in the War
The biggest impact is the destruction of Vladimir Putin’s narrative for victory.

Why the U.S. Must Lead Sanctions on Israel’s Illegal Occupation
No multilateral sanctions campaign will be effective unless it is backed by the power of the dollar, which dominates global trade and banking.

What Is Ukraine’s Goal in Kursk?
Ukraine is making gains on Russian soil. But is Kyiv losing troops it can’t replace?

The ‘Axis of Evil’ Is Overhyped
The United States’ biggest adversaries are far from a unified threat.

France-Algeria Tensions Mount over Western Sahara
Paris’s endorsement of a Moroccan plan that enshrines Moroccan sovereignty is angering Algiers.

Russia Relocates Some Troops to Combat Ukraine’s Incursion Into Kursk
Kyiv’s offensive marks the largest foreign incursion into Russia since World War II.