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Why Israel Will Probably End Up Reoccupying Gaza
Everyone seems to agree it is a bad idea. It might happen anyway.

India’s BJP Scores as National Elections Loom
The ruling party’s state election victories harm the opposition just as it was gaining momentum.

Putin Could Prevail if Ukraine Aid Cut
U.S. and Ukrainian officials sound the alarm as aid to Kyiv is held hostage by congressional battles over the U.S. southern border.

How an Army of Drones Changed the Battlefield in Ukraine
Ever-present surveillance has made movement extremely difficult, but there are still ways to evade detection.

China Hawks Are Putting the Green Transition at Risk
New electric vehicle restrictions will end up hurting U.S. interests.

It’s Time to Reconsider Turkey’s NATO Membership
In nearly every theater of vital security interests, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems devoted to undermining the trans-Atlantic alliance.

The Global Credibility Gap
No one power or group can uphold the international order anymore—and that means much more geopolitical uncertainty ahead.

Here’s How Labour Can ‘Stop the Boats’
Unless Keir Starmer changes tack, a Labour government can’t curb the humanitarian crisis on British shores.

Sahel Military Governments Seek Confederation
Juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger move to cement a political, economic, and defense alliance.

Chinese Shadow Bank Can’t Pay Up
A wealth management firm’s insolvency raises questions about unconventional lending institutions—a $3 trillion industry in China.

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.