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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Sailors walk on the deck of the INS Imphal (Yard 12706), the third stealth guided missile destroyer of Project 15B, ahead of its commissioning into the Indian Navy, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Sailors walk on the deck of the INS Imphal (Yard 12706), the third stealth guided missile destroyer of Project 15B, ahead of its commissioning into the Indian Navy, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

How Pirates Kick-Started India’s Navy Into Action

The Indian Navy has suddenly become the go-to security provider in the Indian Ocean—with big implications for both the U.S. and China.

Wang Yi, a middle-aged man in a suit, puts his arms behind two other men standing on either side of him, one wearing a turban and robe, and the other in a suit, in front of flags of the countries of Saudi Arabia, China, and Iran.
Wang Yi, a middle-aged man in a suit, puts his arms behind two other men standing on either side of him, one wearing a turban and robe, and the other in a suit, in front of flags of the countries of Saudi Arabia, China, and Iran.

What the Red Sea Crisis Reveals About China’s Middle East Strategy

While China has indeed become a regional player, it is still playing a remarkably self-interested game.

A dozen or so tiny figures are scattered across a bulldozed dirt landscape, picking their way around the rubble of a leveled building in the foreground. Devastated mid-rise towers stand in ruins in the distance with their windows blown out.
A dozen or so tiny figures are scattered across a bulldozed dirt landscape, picking their way around the rubble of a leveled building in the foreground. Devastated mid-rise towers stand in ruins in the distance with their windows blown out.

The Devastation of Gaza Was Inevitable

Urban warfare has always been brutal for civilians—and the war against Hamas was destined to be an extreme case.

Joe Biden wipes away a tear as he speaks after receiving an endorsement from U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) on Feb. 26, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Joe Biden wipes away a tear as he speaks after receiving an endorsement from U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) on Feb. 26, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Is Biden’s Gaza Policy Alienating Black Voters?

Washington’s handling of the Israel-Palestine conflict appears to be hurting the president’s credibility among African Americans.

Members of the Senegalese media gather for a vigil to protest violence against the media, in Dakar on Feb. 12.
Members of the Senegalese media gather for a vigil to protest violence against the media, in Dakar on Feb. 12.

Chaos in Senegal After Election Delay

Macky Sall’s government cracks down on protests while ECOWAS leverage fades.

A Ukrainian soldier of an artillery unit fires towards Russian positions outside Bakhmut on November 8, 2022.
A Ukrainian soldier of an artillery unit fires towards Russian positions outside Bakhmut on November 8, 2022.

Ukraine’s Struggle to Survive Without U.S. Aid

The coming economic disaster has less to do with financial stability than military industry.

Supporters attend an election campaign for Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto.
Supporters attend an election campaign for Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto.

The World’s Third-Largest Democracy Heads to the Polls

Millions of Indonesians must choose among three presidential candidates in Wednesday’s historic vote.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speak during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv. Israeli and U.S. flags hang in the foreground.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speak during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Tel Aviv. Israeli and U.S. flags hang in the foreground.
Passengers wait for information about their flights at Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila.
Passengers wait for information about their flights at Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila.

Manila Wants the Planes to Run on Time for Once

New airport plans are a test of openness to foreign business.

President Biden, dressed in a black suit, stands at a podium with an American flag behind him. To the side is a screen featuring the face and shoulders of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
President Biden, dressed in a black suit, stands at a podium with an American flag behind him. To the side is a screen featuring the face and shoulders of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Does Biden Even Have a Russia Policy?

With presidential elections just weeks away, hope is not enough of a plan.

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti gestures with a flat hand and leans in toward IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath, who is seated beside him as they speak to each other during a session at the World Economic Forum.
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti gestures with a flat hand and leans in toward IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath, who is seated beside him as they speak to each other during a session at the World Economic Forum.

IMF’s Gopinath: U.S. Economy ‘Doing Very Well’

The fund’s No. 2 official on the United States, China, and Russia’s “squarely positive growth.”

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at the Palazzo Chigi prior to their meeting in Rome.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at the Palazzo Chigi prior to their meeting in Rome.

Milei’s Swing Into Normality Might Not Last

The Argentine president’s rhetoric is bizarre—but so far, his policies aren’t.

Excavators and trucks involved in a nickel mining operation are seen from above next to a river in Indonesia.
Excavators and trucks involved in a nickel mining operation are seen from above next to a river in Indonesia.

Indonesia Has Grand Ambitions for Its Nickel Industry

As the country heads to the polls this week, the future of Jakarta’s bid is set to come into sharper focus.

Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump gather near Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 21, 2023.
Supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump gather near Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on March 21, 2023.

A Self-Absorbed America Means Disorder for the World

The dam holding back chaos in U.S. foreign policy is cracking.

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