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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.

What Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Gets Wrong About War
The film’s ideas have poisoned military thinking for centuries.

How Women Are Reconciling Feminism With Faith
From Mormonism to Islam, reformers around the world are making their religions less politically conservative.

Israel Renews Strikes on Gaza After Weeklong Truce
Negotiators are still working to restore the cease-fire, but Israel remains committed to destroying Hamas.

Kissinger’s Great Game
In his worldview, little countries only mattered to the extent that they played into struggles among the mighty.

Did Henry Kissinger Further U.S. National Interests or Harm Them?
The death of a legendary diplomat raises difficult questions about his legacy.

The Economic Legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte
A new biopic fails to capture Napoleon’s historical significance.