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What Cities Can Tell Us About Geopolitics
A tour of five metropolises, from Vienna to Mosul.

The Original Authoritarian
A new book looks at how Julius Caesar’s legacy informs the strongmen of today.

Russia’s Military Cruelty Begins With Its Own Conscripts
Brutal hazing breaks and humiliates Russian soldiers—and they take it out on civilians.

Is There Such a Thing as a Global South?
The category is emotionally powerful but fundamentally flawed.

What Milei’s Dollarization Plan Would Mean for Argentina’s Economy
The president-elect has pledged to curb runaway inflation.

Javier Milei Is the World’s Latest Wannabe Fascist
Argentina’s new populist president takes after Trump and Bolsonaro by seeking to destroy democracy from within.

U.N. Security Council Fails to Approve Cease-Fire in Gaza
Rights officials warn of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian system for Palestinians.

The Climate Envoys Who Could
John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua have forged a close working relationship as the superpowers they represent have drifted apart.

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Dec. 2: U.S. authorities announce a major intelligence breach, Israel intensifies its war on Hamas, and Guyana scrambles to defend its territory.

New Lifesaving Malaria Vaccines Need to Be Available Now
Emergency deployment could save tens of thousands of children.

It’s Time to Reconsider U.S. Military Aid
As Congress stalls, the U.S. public has good reason to demand more transparency on Biden’s funding for Ukraine and Israel.

Commerce Needs Cash to Curb China’s Chips
Economic statecraft needs to be resourced to compete with China, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo tells FP.

The Mercosur-EU Trade Deal Fails to Launch
Last-minute opposition from Argentina and France doomed negotiations over 20 years in the making.

The Shortest Path to Victory in Ukraine Goes Through Crimea
The West needs to keep its nerve, recognize the stakes, and support Kyiv’s clearest path to victory.

U.N. Chief Demands Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
António Guterres warned that Gaza’s humanitarian system will collapse if fighting continues.