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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.

Europe’s Best Bet for Protecting Postwar Ukraine
With U.S. commitment in question, armed neutrality is the most feasible option.

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.

Tigray Power Struggle Risks Ethiopia-Eritrea War
A rift within the TPLF has renewed the risk of a large interstate conflict.

Will Milei’s Charm Offensive Work on Trump?
The Argentine leader left Washington empty-handed, but geopolitics could still tilt in his favor.

China Faces PR Challenge in Zambia
An acidic waste spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine has contaminated the country’s most important waterway.

Why Did Israel Restart the War in Gaza?
The likelihood of the cease-fire being salvaged in the near future appears extremely low.

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.

Is Trump Executing a Self-Coup?
Modern autocrats don’t openly declare their intention to kill democracy but erode it stealthily over time.

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.
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Trump’s War on Universities Is More Dangerous Than You Think
What his attack on Columbia means for America’s entire democratic system.

It’s Time for Ukraine to Accept an Ugly Peace
Seven things for Zelensky to keep in mind as cease-fire negotiations start.

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.

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.

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.