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China’s Year in Review
Beijing had a difficult 2023, from COVID-19 fallout to unexpected political purges.

U.S. Announces Task Force to Counter Houthi Shipping Attacks
But the Iranian-backed militant group promised to continue targeting alleged Israeli-linked vessels.

Ukraine Braces for Political Disaster in 2024
Grim possibilities in the United States and European Union have Kyiv on edge.

Could Hamas Become a Global Threat?
The militant group seems to be hoping that its ideology, cause, and brand will go global the way the Islamic State’s did.

Israel’s Military-Technology Complex Is One of a Kind
Israel depends on the unique relationship between its security establishment and high-tech sector.

What a Russian Victory Would Mean for Ukraine
Ukrainians would face terror on a scale not seen in Europe since the 20th-century era of totalitarian rule.

A Practical Guide to Perpetual Peace
How to take realistic (and realist) steps toward a more utopian world order.

U.S. Defense Secretary Visits Israel to Push Transition Into New Phase of War
The Biden administration wants Israel to pivot to a less intense phase of the war as soon as possible.

Why Biden Won’t Break With Netanyahu
The U.S. would rather downplay its differences with Israel over the war in Gaza.

What Milei Means for Mercosur
The new Argentine president pledged to dissolve the trading bloc. But what if he ends up saving it?

What Has Hamas Accomplished?
Since Oct. 7, Hamas has made tangible gains—but they’ve come at an extremely high price.

The Red Sea Crisis Is About to Ruin Christmas Gifts
Houthi attacks are putting global supply chains in danger.

How a Court Ruling Triggered a German Budget Crisis
The government is scrambling to close a 17 billion euro gap.

Ukraine Has a Civil Rights Problem
Wartime unity hasn’t healed the wounds of the country’s past.

How Saudi Arabia Could Use Its Leverage in Gaza
Riyadh might have a great deal of influence over the future of Israel and Palestine, but it is waiting for a genuine and viable peace process.