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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

Taliban security personnel ride atop a military vehicle in Kabul on Aug. 14.
Taliban security personnel ride atop a military vehicle in Kabul on Aug. 14.

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.

A Ukrainian military vehicle drives past a destroyed border checkpoint amid Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia, in the Sumy region, Ukraine, on Aug. 14.
A Ukrainian military vehicle drives past a destroyed border checkpoint amid Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia, in the Sumy region, Ukraine, on Aug. 14.

The Geopolitical Opportunity of Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive

The incursion shows Washington the way to a smarter pivot to Asia.

Ukrainian service members operate an armored military vehicle in Ukraine’s Sumy region.
Ukrainian service members operate an armored military vehicle in Ukraine’s Sumy region.

Ukraine Pushes Farther Into Kursk as Drone Strikes Target Russian Airfields

Ukrainian forces continue to gain Russian territory, forcing thousands to evacuate.

An Afghan man is seen from the side as he walks down the street selling Taliban flags, which hang from wooden poles slung over his soldier. Traffic barriers and trees are visible along the side of the road.
An Afghan man is seen from the side as he walks down the street selling Taliban flags, which hang from wooden poles slung over his soldier. Traffic barriers and trees are visible along the side of the road.

The Taliban Enter Fourth Year in Power

Despite challenges, the group faces no meaningful threat to its political survival.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris waits to speak at a campaign rally in Wayne, Mich., on Aug. 8.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris waits to speak at a campaign rally in Wayne, Mich., on Aug. 8.

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.

A Ukrainian military vehicle drives past the remains of another in the Sumy region, Ukraine, amid the Ukrainian incursion into neighboring Kursk, Russia, on Aug. 13.
A Ukrainian military vehicle drives past the remains of another in the Sumy region, Ukraine, amid the Ukrainian incursion into neighboring Kursk, Russia, on Aug. 13.

Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Is a Turning Point in the War

The biggest impact is the destruction of Vladimir Putin’s narrative for victory.

Israeli soldiers gather during a protest in the town of Beita in the occupied West Bank on July 26.
Israeli soldiers gather during a protest in the town of Beita in the occupied West Bank on July 26.

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.

Ukrainian servicemen in camouflage uniform ride an armored vehicle down a paved road beneath a cloudy sky. Directly next to the road is forest, pressing up against the soldiers in a wall of lush greenery.
Ukrainian servicemen in camouflage uniform ride an armored vehicle down a paved road beneath a cloudy sky. Directly next to the road is forest, pressing up against the soldiers in a wall of lush greenery.

What Is Ukraine’s Goal in Kursk?

Ukraine is making gains on Russian soil. But is Kyiv losing troops it can’t replace?

Soldiers from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia pose for a photo before an exhibition celebrating late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Feb. 14, 2019.
Soldiers from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia pose for a photo before an exhibition celebrating late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Feb. 14, 2019.

The ‘Axis of Evil’ Is Overhyped

The United States’ biggest adversaries are far from a unified threat.

Brahim Ghali, President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SARD) and Secretary-General of the Polisario front, salutes the flag of the SARD ahead of a Polisario congress at the refugee camp of Dakhla, which lies some 100 miles southeast of the Algerian city of Tindouf, on Jan. 13, 2023.
Brahim Ghali, President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SARD) and Secretary-General of the Polisario front, salutes the flag of the SARD ahead of a Polisario congress at the refugee camp of Dakhla, which lies some 100 miles southeast of the Algerian city of Tindouf, on Jan. 13, 2023.

France-Algeria Tensions Mount over Western Sahara

Paris’s endorsement of a Moroccan plan that enshrines Moroccan sovereignty is angering Algiers.

Vehicles drive past a sign for Russia’s Kursk region.
Vehicles drive past a sign for Russia’s Kursk region.

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.

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