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Five laborers are seen as they tend to lettuce sprouts planted in rows in a large, neatly tilled field. The rows stretch away from the camera to the flat horizon, where they eventually meet a hazy blue sky.
Five laborers are seen as they tend to lettuce sprouts planted in rows in a large, neatly tilled field. The rows stretch away from the camera to the flat horizon, where they eventually meet a hazy blue sky.

Trump’s Trade War Roils a Key Voter Base

American farmers risk becoming “collateral damage” of the U.S. president’s go-to foreign-policy tool.

A man in army clothing walks past a poster of a man in a military uniform.
A man in army clothing walks past a poster of a man in a military uniform.

Europe’s Best Bet for Protecting Postwar Ukraine

With U.S. commitment in question, armed neutrality is the most feasible option.

Elon Musk's X account displayed on a smartphone in front a European Union flag in Brussels on Jan. 7, 2025.
Elon Musk's X account displayed on a smartphone in front a European Union flag in Brussels on Jan. 7, 2025.

DOGE’s Victims Could Be Europe’s Gain

Vast U.S. human capital is now available. Europe—and the future trans-Atlantic relationship—could benefit.

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) walks past the Tigrayan flag at the Tshehaye IDPs camp in Shire, Tigray region, on July 16, 2024.
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) walks past the Tigrayan flag at the Tshehaye IDPs camp in Shire, Tigray region, on July 16, 2024.

Tigray Power Struggle Risks Ethiopia-Eritrea War

A rift within the TPLF has renewed the risk of a large interstate conflict.

President of Argentina Javier Milei at the annual CPAC DC conference at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 22.
President of Argentina Javier Milei at the annual CPAC DC conference at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Feb. 22.

Will Milei’s Charm Offensive Work on Trump?

The Argentine leader left Washington empty-handed, but geopolitics could still tilt in his favor.

A general view of mining machinery at a Chinese-run copper and manganese mine in Serenje, Zambia, on Feb. 28.
A general view of mining machinery at a Chinese-run copper and manganese mine in Serenje, Zambia, on Feb. 28.

China Faces PR Challenge in Zambia

An acidic waste spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine has contaminated the country’s most important waterway.

Israeli soldiers sit on a tank as it takes position in front of the northern Gaza Strip on the Israeli side of the border on March 18.
Israeli soldiers sit on a tank as it takes position in front of the northern Gaza Strip on the Israeli side of the border on March 18.

Why Did Israel Restart the War in Gaza?

The likelihood of the cease-fire being salvaged in the near future appears extremely low.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in Moscow.

Trump-Putin Call Makes Limited Progress in Cease-Fire Talks

The Kremlin agreed to pause strikes on “energy and infrastructure” in Ukraine but rejected a wider truce.

Trump stands in an opera box with his hands out wide.
Trump stands in an opera box with his hands out wide.

Is Trump Executing a Self-Coup?

Modern autocrats don’t openly declare their intention to kill democracy but erode it stealthily over time.

Plumes of smoke billow up around the mast of a military ship flying the U.S. flag. A bright burst of light is visible at the top of the image, radiating beams of light through the smoke and backlighting the silhouette of the ship.
Plumes of smoke billow up around the mast of a military ship flying the U.S. flag. A bright burst of light is visible at the top of the image, radiating beams of light through the smoke and backlighting the silhouette of the ship.

Trump Dramatically Escalates Military Strikes on Yemen’s Houthis

It’s unclear what the U.S. president’s ultimate aims are—or whether increased military action will be enough to neutralize the Houthi threat.

A person holds up a sign at a protest that reads: "Keep Your [picture of hands] OFF The Students"
A person holds up a sign at a protest that reads: "Keep Your [picture of hands] OFF The Students"

Trump’s War on Universities Is More Dangerous Than You Think

What his attack on Columbia means for America’s entire democratic system.

Zelensky stands before four Ukrainian flags; cameras are pointed at him.
Zelensky stands before four Ukrainian flags; cameras are pointed at him.

It’s Time for Ukraine to Accept an Ugly Peace

Seven things for Zelensky to keep in mind as cease-fire negotiations start.

A man comes out of the Voice of America building in Washington, D.C.
A man comes out of the Voice of America building in Washington, D.C.

Trump Closes an Important Window Into China

Funding cuts and layoffs at Voice of America and Radio Free Asia will reduce reporting on Xinjiang and Tibet.

A woman holds a baby to her chest as she and others cover their ears and run from a blast on a street.
A woman holds a baby to her chest as she and others cover their ears and run from a blast on a street.

The Long Arm of Turkey’s Global Media Censorship

Few countries have been as relentless in their efforts to silence discussions of the past in foreign film and TV.

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Trump-autocracy-v-democracy-foreign-policy-mark-harris

The Key to Understanding Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy

Around the world, the White House seems to be aiding autocracies at the expense of democracy.

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