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How Trump Created a South African Team of Rivals
Pressure from Washington has united long-standing political enemies and cemented the government of national unity.

What I Got Wrong About Trump’s Second Term
I didn’t entirely see this coming. Here’s why.

Britain’s Abusive New Relationship With America
Keir Starmer is getting used to his very uncomfortable role in Donald Trump’s world.

Is Social Security a ‘Ponzi Scheme’?
To all retired Americans, its benefits are very real.

How the Pandemic Shaped the World
What COVID-19 did—and didn’t—change.

Why Isn’t China Playing Trump’s Game?
Beijing has opted for defiance instead of flattery. Will the strategy backfire?

Trump Threatens Russia With Sanctions Over Recent Ukraine Attack
But the U.S. president stopped short of denouncing Moscow’s large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Street Protests Aren’t Enough to Transform Serbia
To topple Vucic, student activists must look to the ballot box.

How Wagner Cut Its Teeth in Syria
Russian mercenaries weren’t always welcomed by the state, but their fighting on behalf of Bashar al-Assad was a prelude to Ukraine.

Trump Goes All in on Crypto
The U.S. president has embraced digital currencies after years of skepticism.

A Show About Nothing, This Time From Japan
‘Asura’ is impervious to a succinct pitch, which might be why too few people have seen it.

The Novels We’re Reading in March
From a killing in the West Bank to horror in a postapocalyptic convent.

Heavy Industry Is Europe’s Trump Card
The continent has an upper hand in its looming security competition with the United States.

Trump Can Work Dinner Deals Without Leaving Home
The U.S. can lead the way in culinary diplomacy—at Mar-a-Lago.

On Ukraine, Split the Difference Between Trump and Biden
One U.S. president deferred too much to Zelensky, while the other is trying to dictate terms.