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Why Did Trudeau Dawdle on Chinese Election Meddling?
A new inquiry may expose Beijing’s reach in Ottawa.

Who’s Afraid of Europe’s Big, Bad Wolves?
Conservationists face off against farmers in a familiar man-versus-nature conflict.

U.S., Ukraine Sign Joint Weapons Production Deal
The agreement will bolster Kyiv’s struggling economy and enhance its military manufacturing capabilities.

How Division and Disorder Led to Devastation in Libya
Poor global and domestic governance made a foreseeable and preventable disaster in Derna a catastrophe.

Why Interest Rate Hikes Don’t Necessarily Tame Inflation
Adam Tooze answers listener questions about inflation.

Biden Takes Aim at Putin’s Soft Underbelly in Central Asia
Moscow’s war in Ukraine has created an opening for Washington as a new great game heats up

Rift With Canada Puts Spotlight on India’s Security Services
Trudeau’s accusations suggest New Delhi’s intelligence operatives could lead it down a dark path.

Chinese Spies Are Targeting Access, Not Race
Implying China mostly uses ethnically Chinese assets is both wrong and dangerous.

Biden Should Press Poland and the EU to Make Up
Warsaw’s strategic role in Europe is too important for Washington to ignore.

Bibi’s Dead-End Road to Riyadh
Netanyahu wants a normalization deal with the Saudis, but his hard-right coalition partners will undermine his plans.

Who Should Lead the Global South?
At the United Nations, Lula makes the case for Brazil.

No, the World Is Not Multipolar
The idea of emerging power centers is popular but wrong—and could lead to serious policy mistakes.

The Morality of Ukraine’s War Is Very Murky
The ethical calculations are less clear than you might think.

Zelensky Pleads With Washington for More War Aid
But right-wing pushback could kill Ukraine’s weapons wish list before it leaves the U.S. Congress’s floor.

Meet Ukraine’s New Defense Boss
He’s not the same as the old boss.