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Croatia’s Quiet War in Bosnia
Zagreb’s push for segregation puts the future of democratic Bosnia at risk.

Russia’s Recognition Could Bolster Taliban Regime
Other countries may follow Moscow’s lead in formalizing ties.

In Syria, It’s Trump vs. Trump
Donald Trump wants to give Syria “a chance at greatness,” but his assault on U.S. foreign aid threatens to undo any progress achieved.

Trump Embraces State Capitalism
The level of U.S. government economic intervention under Trump 2.0 is off the charts.

Trump’s Ukraine Shift Sends the Right Signal to Putin
But there won’t be peace without additional pressure on the Kremlin.

Ukraine’s Democracy Has Stalled
With the United States ceasing to care, Ukraine’s domestic reforms are falling flat.

Calls Grow for Kenyan President to Step Down
Public resentment spikes as the death toll rises amid anti-government protests.

The U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal Makes No Sense
Hanoi has a long history of managing its wayward friends, but what’s in this for Washington?

Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Netanyahu’s Coalition
The move narrows Netanyahu’s parliamentary majority to just one seat.

There’s Less to Trump’s Ukraine Shift Than Meets the Eye
Europe will buy unspecified weapons for Ukraine, and Russia gets a long reprieve from sanctions.

Washington Can Keep Sudan’s Civil War From Getting Worse
A concerted diplomatic push is needed to allay a deepening humanitarian catastrophe.

Chinese Bankers Are at the Center of Global Crime
China’s underground financiers have specialized in international money laundering.

Britain Is Failing to Become European Again
The Starmer government’s hopes of restoring relations with Europe have mostly remained just that.

A Division of Labor Between Europe and Asia Won’t Work
Despite recent debates at the Pentagon, a global approach to Eurasian threats is needed.

Why Rubio’s Asia Visit Was a Total Bust
ASEAN leaders will have noticed Washington’s increasing preoccupation with the Middle East and Western Hemisphere.