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Medical staff triage a patient at the entrance of a busy hospital in Shanghai on Jan. 14.
Medical staff triage a patient at the entrance of a busy hospital in Shanghai on Jan. 14.

China’s Year in Review

Beijing had a difficult 2023, from COVID-19 fallout to unexpected political purges.

Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree delivers a statement in Yemen.
Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree delivers a statement in Yemen.

U.S. Announces Task Force to Counter Houthi Shipping Attacks

But the Iranian-backed militant group promised to continue targeting alleged Israeli-linked vessels.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures with an open hand while speaking during a TV news interview. Zelensky is dressed in his typical black t-shirt and is seated at a desk in front of a bright blue wall.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures with an open hand while speaking during a TV news interview. Zelensky is dressed in his typical black t-shirt and is seated at a desk in front of a bright blue wall.

Ukraine Braces for Political Disaster in 2024

Grim possibilities in the United States and European Union have Kyiv on edge.

Two people are led from a helicopter to a car by police officers at a helipad in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Dec. 15.
Two people are led from a helicopter to a car by police officers at a helipad in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Dec. 15.

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.

A general view shows an IronVision, the first Helmet Mounted Display (HMS) designed for crew-members of combat vehicles, made by Israeli company Elbit Systems, as it is unveiled to journalists in the Israeli Mediterranean coastal city of Netanya on June 8, 2016, a week prior to its presentation at the Eurosatory defence and security international exhibition.
A general view shows an IronVision, the first Helmet Mounted Display (HMS) designed for crew-members of combat vehicles, made by Israeli company Elbit Systems, as it is unveiled to journalists in the Israeli Mediterranean coastal city of Netanya on June 8, 2016, a week prior to its presentation at the Eurosatory defence and security international exhibition.

Israel’s Military-Technology Complex Is One of a Kind

Israel depends on the unique relationship between its security establishment and high-tech sector.

A woman poses for a photo in front of a tall decorated Christmas tree in front of a war-damanged building in Melitopol in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region with a Russian flag flying from a tall pole overhead.
A woman poses for a photo in front of a tall decorated Christmas tree in front of a war-damanged building in Melitopol in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region with a Russian flag flying from a tall pole overhead.

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.

Fans hold up a sign resembling a flag during the vigil to celebrate what would have been musician John Lennon's 61st birthday October 9, 2001 outside Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA.
Fans hold up a sign resembling a flag during the vigil to celebrate what would have been musician John Lennon's 61st birthday October 9, 2001 outside Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA.

A Practical Guide to Perpetual Peace

How to take realistic (and realist) steps toward a more utopian world order.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant give a joint press conference.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant give a joint press conference.

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.

U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Why Biden Won’t Break With Netanyahu

The U.S. would rather downplay its differences with Israel over the war in Gaza.

Argentine President Javier Milei gestures at the crowd from a balcony of the Casa Rosada.
Argentine President Javier Milei gestures at the crowd from a balcony of the Casa Rosada.

What Milei Means for Mercosur

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

Demonstrators hold a large banner that reads "Free Palestine" as they march down a city street.
Demonstrators hold a large banner that reads "Free Palestine" as they march down a city street.

What Has Hamas Accomplished?

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

A massive container ship floats beneath a cloudy sky on the surface of the Red Sea near a port in Yemen. The hull of the ship is blue, and its name, the Galaxy Leader, is printed in white text on the stern.
A massive container ship floats beneath a cloudy sky on the surface of the Red Sea near a port in Yemen. The hull of the ship is blue, and its name, the Galaxy Leader, is printed in white text on the stern.

The Red Sea Crisis Is About to Ruin Christmas Gifts

Houthi attacks are putting global supply chains in danger.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses delegates at the Bundestag about a budget crisis, in Berlin.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses delegates at the Bundestag about a budget crisis, in Berlin.

How a Court Ruling Triggered a German Budget Crisis

The government is scrambling to close a 17 billion euro gap.

A crumbling mosaic showing the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is seen at an Orthodox monastery near the airport of Donetsk. The tiles of Mary's halo and lower face have fallen away, leaving behind a battered background of gray stone.
A crumbling mosaic showing the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is seen at an Orthodox monastery near the airport of Donetsk. The tiles of Mary's halo and lower face have fallen away, leaving behind a battered background of gray stone.

Ukraine Has a Civil Rights Problem

Wartime unity hasn’t healed the wounds of the country’s past.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (C) with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki (R).
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (C) with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki (R).

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.

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