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Against an orange sky with a large yellow sun setting on the horizon, a Patriot air defense system is seen as a black silhouette of the equipment.
Against an orange sky with a large yellow sun setting on the horizon, a Patriot air defense system is seen as a black silhouette of the equipment.

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.

NATO military forces during a display to demonstrate NATO’s ability to rapidly deploy forces from Europe, in Smardan, Romania.
NATO military forces during a display to demonstrate NATO’s ability to rapidly deploy forces from Europe, in Smardan, Romania.

It’s Time for a New Trans-Atlantic Bargain

Europe should take primary responsibility for its security, but the United States needs to deliver key assurances to allow such a transition.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with European leaders in Brussels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with European leaders in Brussels.

European Leaders Convene Emergency Summit on Ukraine, Russia

The continent is seeking new ways to defend itself without relying on U.S. support.

Suriname’s minister of foreign affairs, Albert Ramdin, speaks during a press conference in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Dec. 28, 2024.
Suriname’s minister of foreign affairs, Albert Ramdin, speaks during a press conference in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Dec. 28, 2024.

Can Latin America Find Consensus in the Age of Trump?

Amid tariffs and aid cuts, the region displayed rare unity at the OAS this week.

People hold signs as they gather for a rally protesting violence against Asian Americans at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in the Chinatown neighborhood in New York City.
People hold signs as they gather for a rally protesting violence against Asian Americans at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in the Chinatown neighborhood in New York City.

China Is Exploiting America’s Social Divisions

Beijing-backed groups are using Asian American concerns for leverage.

Three men stand on a roof with the flags of Russia and Crimea.
Three men stand on a roof with the flags of Russia and Crimea.

Why Washington’s Stance Will Pave the Way for Russian Expansionism

Trump’s approach of seeking a deal at any cost imperils the security of Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region.

Venezuelans deported from the United States hold a Venezuelan flag upon their arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Venezuelans deported from the United States hold a Venezuelan flag upon their arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport in La Guaira, Venezuela.

How Trump Could Still Get Venezuela Right This Time Around

A strategy of targeted engagement, rather than returning to maximum pressure, could foster a genuine democratic transition.

In the foreground is a man blurred from view. Behind him is a screen with stock market numbers.
In the foreground is a man blurred from view. Behind him is a screen with stock market numbers.

Trump’s Economy Is Flashing Red

Trade wars, rising prices, falling confidence, and sinking stock markets are not what Wall Street or Main Street voted for.

A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.
A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.

Who Will Rule Over Gaza After the War?

U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, and Egypt have all made proposals on postwar governance in the enclave.

An artisanal gold miner, digs at the bottom of a narrow gold shaft in the Kamituga artisanal mine, in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sept. 20, 2024.
An artisanal gold miner, digs at the bottom of a narrow gold shaft in the Kamituga artisanal mine, in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sept. 20, 2024.

The New Gold Rush

A tug-of-war between governments and illegal miners is igniting conflict. To avoid the worst, states must make room for legal artisanal mining.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a photo session at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump arrive for a photo session at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019.

How U.S.-Russia-China Ties Would Impact the Indo-Pacific

While U.S. allies worry, other states would welcome better great-power relations.

Donald Trump in a suit lifts a fist as he stands in the shadows.
Donald Trump in a suit lifts a fist as he stands in the shadows.

Why Are We Surprised by the Trump-Putin Alliance?

MAGA’s ideology aligns more closely with authoritarianism than liberal democracy.

A collage stile illustration shows a soldier waving a NATO flag. Behind are soldiers walking in front of a blue descending bar chart and graph lines.
A collage stile illustration shows a soldier waving a NATO flag. Behind are soldiers walking in front of a blue descending bar chart and graph lines.

Can Trump’s 5 Percent Defense Spending Threshold Save NATO?

Experts suggest that shifting how the alliance spends its money could be more effective against a Russian security threat.

Three activists link arms and are shown mid-speech.
Three activists link arms and are shown mid-speech.

Who Will Protect the Earth’s Defenders?

In Colombia, environmental activists are under attack despite the president’s green promises.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance greets President Donald Trump's nominee to be under secretary of defense for policy, Elbridge Colby during Colby's confirmation hearing on March 4 in Washington.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance greets President Donald Trump's nominee to be under secretary of defense for policy, Elbridge Colby during Colby's confirmation hearing on March 4 in Washington.

Trump’s Pick for Key Pentagon Role Faces Off With GOP Hawks

Elbridge Colby’s hearing on Tuesday showcased fault lines in the party.

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