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U.S., China Reach ‘Framework’ TikTok Deal
The agreement would see Chinese company ByteDance divest the social media app to a U.S. corporation.
The Ghost of Finlandization Is Haunting the Ukraine Debate
A 1944 armistice that traded land for peace is a poor precedent for ending Russia’s war.
The Delusions Driving U.S. Policy in the Middle East
Washington is pushing outdated ideas and unrealistic goals.
Fixing Foreign Aid Requires Confronting Fundamental Tensions
Aid critics ignore competing policy goals and structural trade-offs between control and flexibility.
The Iran Deal That Isn’t Quite Yet
The would-be agreement between Iran and the IAEA hinges on U.S. willingness to come back to the table.
Serbia’s Imperial Fantasies Keep Blowing Back Home
Amid chaos, protesters have a chance to leave the past behind.
Are We Overestimating Autocracies?
Russia and Iran have proved weaker than many thought. So will China.
Trump’s Trade Deal With Europe Is Already Unraveling
Both sides praised the agreement—but never seemed to agree on what it meant.
RFK Jr.’s Uncle Made Vaccines His Signature Issue
U.S. President John F. Kennedy sought to ensure that no American child would suffer from polio.
The U.S.-Europe Divide on How to Hurt Moscow
The White House believes that tariffs are the best strategy, but Brussels maintains that direct sanctions are more effective.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Sept. 6: Israel strikes Qatar, Nepal imposes a military curfew, and Brazil convicts its ex-president.
All the Queen’s Gossips
Two new books explore the tangled world of royal stories and real crimes.
The Golden Age of Multilateralism Is Over
And it cannot be revived by China, Europe, post-Trump America, or the global south.
The Coup That Started in a WeWork
A new documentary about the time a small band of misguided Americans attempted to overthrow the Venezuelan government.
Why Did Britain Send an Epstein Pal to Washington?
Labour cronyism produced Mandelson’s disastrous appointment.