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Trump’s Greenland Obsession Will Not Secure America
Countering Russia and China in the Arctic requires leveraging alliances, not fracturing them.

Turkish Guns Are Taking Over the U.S. Market
They’re cheap, popular, and spreading beyond borders.

How America Blew Its Unipolar Moment
An international order founded not on institutions but on hegemonic benevolence proved impossible to sustain.

When the Supreme Court Stood Firm on Habeas Corpus
Stephen Miller’s recent remarks about suspending the writ echo attempts at presidential overreach after 9/11.

What Trump Gets Wrong About South African History
A deep dive into the country’s efforts to address the legacies of apartheid.

Give Negotiations With Venezuela a Chance
There are signs Trump might abandon “maximum pressure.” That’s good news for U.S. interests—and Venezuelan democracy.

Russia, Ukraine Swap Nearly 800 Prisoners in Massive Exchange Deal
But the two sides still appear at odds over what it will take to secure a cease-fire.

The West Is Strong—and in Sequins
Eurovision has never been a bigger party or more political.

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of May 17: Portugal votes, Huawei releases its first laptops with homegrown OS, and Colombia’s president calls for peace talks.

We Can No Longer Dismiss Trump’s Blatant Racism
The meeting with Ramaphosa marked a reversion to the open racism of U.S. presidents long past.

How China Captured Apple
A giant firm and a superpower have become deeply entangled.

Can Friedrich Merz Save Conservatism?
Germany’s new chancellor is in a race to change Germany so it has a chance to remain the same.

Trump’s Trade Deals Are Missing in Action
Halfway through the 90-day tariff pause, almost no progress has been made to avoid global trade carnage.

Do Good Fences Actually Make Good Neighbors?
The number of border walls worldwide has surged since the end of the Cold War.

Is Trump Transforming America’s Middle East Policy?
The rising salience of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.