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U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1.
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1.

Historic Prisoner Swap Is a Boon for Biden’s Legacy

The release of Americans and others detained in Russia underscores the power of diplomacy—and the importance of allies.

Iranians attend a funeral ceremony held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Aug. 1 in Tehran.
Iranians attend a funeral ceremony held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Aug. 1 in Tehran.

Is Israel Making Itself Safer?

An assassination in Tehran could restore deterrence—or escalate into a deadly regional war.

Soldiers of a Russian military convoy and their U.S. counterparts exchange greetings near a town in Syria's northeastern Hasakah province, close to the border with Turkey, on Oct. 8, 2022.
Soldiers of a Russian military convoy and their U.S. counterparts exchange greetings near a town in Syria's northeastern Hasakah province, close to the border with Turkey, on Oct. 8, 2022.

Why the West Shouldn’t Celebrate Russia’s Withdrawal From Syria

Increased Iranian and Hezbollah presence in Syria poses new challenges for all players—including Israel and the U.S.

People hold up a Palestinian flag and a portrait of assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a rally in Tehran.
People hold up a Palestinian flag and a portrait of assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a rally in Tehran.
A vote sign is seen in a polling location as voters check in to cast ballots in Atlanta, Georgia on May 21.
A vote sign is seen in a polling location as voters check in to cast ballots in Atlanta, Georgia on May 21.

Foreign Interference in U.S. Election Heats Up

Russia and Iran aim to sow discord in the 2024 presidential race, officials warn.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at an event in San Francisco on Nov. 15, 2023.
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at an event in San Francisco on Nov. 15, 2023.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was released from Russian custody in a historic prisoner exchange on Thursday, smiles from inside a glass defendant's cage prior to a hearing in Yekaterinburg's Sverdlovsk Regional Court on June 26.
American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was released from Russian custody in a historic prisoner exchange on Thursday, smiles from inside a glass defendant's cage prior to a hearing in Yekaterinburg's Sverdlovsk Regional Court on June 26.

U.S. and Russia Conduct Largest Prisoner Swap Since Cold War

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and 14 others are freed from Russian detention in historic multicountry deal.

A man in a T-shirt sits with his hands clasped for a portrait.
A man in a T-shirt sits with his hands clasped for a portrait.

Now Ukraine Is Also Recruiting Prisoners

Will a convict enlistment drive solve shortfalls on the frontline? This article has an audio recording

A billboard shows a picture of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
A billboard shows a picture of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.

Could Iranians Have Been Involved in Haniyeh’s Killing?

The assassination of the Hamas political leader points to public dissatisfaction with the regime in Tehran.

Hezbollah members attend the funerals of fellow fighters in Aita al-Chaab, Lebanon.
Hezbollah members attend the funerals of fellow fighters in Aita al-Chaab, Lebanon.
A poster of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh is shown on a building at the University in Tehran.
A poster of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh is shown on a building at the University in Tehran.

Hamas’s Top Political Leader Assassinated in Iran

Ismail Haniyeh’s death could stall ongoing cease-fire efforts and raises the risk of an all-out Israel-Iran war.

From left: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pose before the Quad ministerial meeting in Tokyo.
From left: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pose before the Quad ministerial meeting in Tokyo.

The Quad Gets a Boost

The foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo sends a signal that all is well with the grouping after a year of competing obligations.

A black and white portrait of a man wearing a sweater with a collared shirt under it.
A black and white portrait of a man wearing a sweater with a collared shirt under it.

James C. Scott Trampled Across Borders to Explain the World

The political scientist, anthropologist, and anarchist loved the global margins.

Former President Trump pumps his fist at 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Former President Trump pumps his fist at 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Decoding Trump’s Foreign Policy

Former Pentagon policymaker Elbridge Colby makes the case for a more transactional, common-sense approach to the world.

An illustrated portrait of Taiwanese Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui against a blue and red gradient color backdrop.
An illustrated portrait of Taiwanese Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui against a blue and red gradient color backdrop.

The Dragon Warrior

Alexander Tah-ray Yui takes on the stewardship of the Taiwan-U.S. relationship at a crucial time.

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