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The Meaning of the First Augustinian Pope
Pope Leo’s politics will be shaped less by his American nationality than his tradition of Catholic thought.

Trump Gets the Middle East Right
The U.S. president has correctly abandoned decades of tradition in the region.

Cyril Ramaphosa Goes to Washington
Inside the South African president’s gambit to mend ties with Trump.

Netanyahu Faces Growing Foreign Pressure to End Gaza Offensive
But Israel refuses to back down in the face of Western trade and diplomatic threats.

China Tries to Revive Economy Amid Tariff Pause
Officials hope to boost domestic spending, but prospects are slim.

The Kashmiris Caught in the Crossfire
Those in the disputed region bear the cost of the India-Pakistan conflict.

Iran Nuclear Talks Are Running Into Red Lines
Once-hopeful negotiations are falling prey to a bitter fight over uranium enrichment.

BRICS Democracies Are Losing Leverage
To increase their bargaining power, Brazil, India, and South Africa should resurrect a dormant diplomatic forum.

Families of Hostages Speak Out Against New Israeli Offensive in Gaza
One family member warned that the military action could “endanger the lives of the hostages.”

Trump Touts ‘Excellent’ Call With Putin but Fails to Secure Cease-Fire
The U.S. president said Russia agreed to hold immediate talks with Ukraine, but Moscow’s readout appeared less amenable.

An America First Policy for the Antarctic
Growing Chinese and Russian activity urgently need a U.S. response.

A Russia-NATO War Would Look Nothing Like Ukraine
Moscow will seek to avoid a full-on war and focus on breaking the bloc’s resolve.

Russia Has Started Losing the War in Ukraine
The military tide may have turned against Putin.

This Technology Could Be a Game-Changer for North Korea
New radar capabilities may help solve a problem that has dogged the country for decades.

America’s Political Ethics Problem
The last time the nation faced a crisis of this magnitude, lawmakers and the president met the challenge.