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It’s Time for Syria’s Kurds to Fold
Kurdish autonomy is a problem that today’s Syria can’t afford.

Sudan’s Army Is Part of the Problem, Not the Solution
The SAF is not a defender of democracy, and the activists joining its ranks are doing so out of necessity rather than ideology.

The AI Economy’s Massive Vulnerability
Subsea cables channel data and power, but they face escalating risks.

Trump, Zelensky Escalate War of Words Over Russia
The U.S. president is parroting Kremlin propaganda, signaling a major breakdown in U.S.-Ukraine relations.

Jack Ma Is Back, but Beijing Is in Control
Alibaba is trying to reshape itself to match Xi Jinping’s ambitions.

The Mood on the Front Line, Three Years On
Ukrainian troops watch with anxiety as the United States moves closer to talks with Russia over the war.

The New Meaning of ‘Munich’
After J.D. Vance’s bizarre speech, a word synonymous with appeasement may now signal the voluntary surrender of global hegemony.

Why Early Elections in Ukraine Pave the Way for Putin
Forcing a change in power is a familiar ploy from the Russian playbook.

Vance Has ‘Got a Point’
Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg on the U.S. vice president’s now-infamous Munich speech—among other things.

Why Trump Is Wrong About Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Setting the record straight on who started the war.

After Assad’s Fall, Russia Looks to Libya and Sudan
Moscow agrees to a Red Sea naval base near Port Sudan while working to establish airbases in Libya.

How Europe Can Defend Itself
Here are 10 steps European leaders can take now to bolster the continent’s defenses without U.S. help.

U.S., Russia Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Ukraine—Without Inviting Kyiv
Kyiv’s absence has NATO members worried that Europe is being sidelined from peace talks.

The Problem With Designating Cartels as Terrorist Groups
Trump wants broader powers, but U.S. businesses could suffer.

Xi Sends Message to China’s Private Sector
A meeting with top CEOs signaled the economic importance of entrepreneurs—as long as they can pay court to him.