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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.

By Slashing U.S. Funding for the United Nations, Trump Is Empowering China
Autocracies around the world stand to gain.

Trump’s False Fantasy About Afrikaner Land
The U.S. president is fixated on an expropriation policy that isn’t as radical as he thinks.

Will Trump and the EU Kill Fast Fashion?
Circularity, not speed, may define the future of the industry.

You Need Allies to Win a Trade War
Trump could have cornered China—instead, it’s the biggest winner of his attack on global trade.

Bukele Clamps Down on Dissent
In El Salvador, human rights violations extend beyond the country’s notorious prisons.

Taiwan Is Getting Serious About Self-Defense
Turning Taiwan into a porcupine will be essential for staving off a Chinese attack.