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China and India Haven’t Patched Things Up on the Border
Beijing seeks friendly ties with New Delhi—but only on nonnegotiable terms.

The Deep Familiarity of Donald Trump
He’s not wrecking postwar U.S. foreign policy. He’s bringing it to its logical end.

Adam Schiff: Putin Sees Trump as a ‘Child’ Who Can Be Easily Manipulated
The Democratic senator on Ukraine, Russia, and Signalgate.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Brings Even Bigger Tariffs Than Expected
Double-digit tariffs on nearly every trading partner will likely spark reprisals.

U.S. Partners Retaliate Against Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs
The White House hopes to boost domestic manufacturing, but global markets fear rising prices and high inflation.

India Faces High Stakes in U.S. Trade Talks
The negotiations are especially urgent for New Delhi as it will be hit hard by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

Indonesians Take to Streets Against New Military Laws
Seemingly innocuous changes are a reminder of the past dictatorship.

Is the Trump Administration SNAFU or FUBAR?
The history of intelligence scandals reveals just how routine—and not—Signalgate has been.

Is South Sudan’s Fragile Peace Over?
A high-profile arrest in the world’s youngest country spark fears of a return to all-out war.

Netanyahu Withdraws Nominee for Shin Bet Chief
The about-face on the domestic intelligence role shows how the Israeli prime minister faces pressure to appease his right-wing allies.

Ex-Pentagon Chief Says ‘Friends Abroad’ Are Concerned by Signalgate
Leon Panetta warns that some U.S. allies might withhold intelligence.

China Looks to Neighbors as Trump Tariffs Loom
Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo have agreed to cooperate more closely on free trade.

It’s Time for Trump to Get Tough With Putin
Only pressure on both sides will end the war in Ukraine.

Japan Can’t Trust That Things Are Normal With Washington
An erratic president means even long-term allies are on thin ice.

South Sudan Is Returning to War
Recent fighting and the arrest of opposition leaders has put a spotlight on the country’s worsening interethnic tensions—and the fragility of its 2018 peace agreement.