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U.S. Congressional Fight Threatens to Derail Ukraine Aid
If Republicans continue to block the nearly $106 billion package, then U.S. funding for Ukraine will dry up by the end of the year.

Is Biden Ignoring Iran’s Sanctions Evasion?
Republicans say the U.S. president is allowing Iran’s increased oil exports. The evidence suggests otherwise.

America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances Are Astonishingly Strong
Countries are balancing against China—just like a student of international relations would predict.

Corporations Are Juicy Targets for Foreign Disinformation
Online slanders may become a new vector for economic warfare.

Was Henry Kissinger Really a Realist?
America’s most famous 20th century statesman wasn’t exactly what he claimed to be.

Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Southern Gaza
Mass evacuations aren’t enough to secure Palestinians’ safety from Israeli bombardments, though.

Rashid Khalidi: Biden Deserves an “F” on the Middle East
The Palestinian-American historian and professor on the road ahead after Oct. 7.

This Corporate Law Case Could Accidentally Overturn U.S. Taxes
Moore v. United States might wreak economic havoc.

The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything
A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.

Evidence Is Growing That Free Speech Is Declining
There’s a clear trend against freedom of expression in the world’s democracies.

The 7 Reasons Iran Won’t Fight for Hamas
A close look at Tehran’s thinking about escalating the war in Gaza.

What to Know as COP28 Begins
It may be the most heated climate summit in almost a decade.

The Man Who Conned the World
How one of the greatest scam artists of all time used Ghana’s colonial past to get rich.

Does Democracy Really Die in Darkness?
A provocative history questions the relationship between the state, its secrets, and the people.

Confusion and Ambition Caused the My Lai Atrocities
A rare combination of failures led to an infamous massacre.