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Biden’s New Plan for the Middle East Is More of the Same
A revised doctrine offers little hope for change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chaos in Senegal After Election Delay
Macky Sall’s government cracks down on protests while ECOWAS leverage fades.

Ukraine’s Struggle to Survive Without U.S. Aid
The coming economic disaster has less to do with financial stability than military industry.

The World’s Third-Largest Democracy Heads to the Polls
Millions of Indonesians must choose among three presidential candidates in Wednesday’s historic vote.

Biden’s Grand Bargain to Remake the Middle East
The election-year gamble is a long shot.

Manila Wants the Planes to Run on Time for Once
New airport plans are a test of openness to foreign business.

Does Biden Even Have a Russia Policy?
With presidential elections just weeks away, hope is not enough of a plan.

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.”

Milei’s Swing Into Normality Might Not Last
The Argentine president’s rhetoric is bizarre—but so far, his policies aren’t.

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.

A Self-Absorbed America Means Disorder for the World
The dam holding back chaos in U.S. foreign policy is cracking.