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How Great-Power Rivalry Hurts Ordinary Americans
Fighting with China won’t bring jobs home.

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Jan. 25: Congolese rebels take a major city, Denmark boosts defense spending, and Trump announces new plans to detain migrants.

How Trump’s Tariffs Are Changing Geopolitics
Countries will retaliate as much as they’re willing to hurt themselves—or make a point.

Kenya’s Empty Promises on Protecting Women
The country has demanded an end to misogynist violence—and the government has failed to deliver.

Trump’s Aid Freeze Sounds Alarms in Latin America
Programs in violence prevention, refugee services, and forest protection are in jeopardy.

Germany’s Election Made a Radical Migration U-Turn
The country’s likely next chancellor wanted to focus on the economy—before suddenly betting everything on culture war.

Israel Blasts Hamas for Chaotic Release of Hostages in Gaza
The Israeli prime minister threatened to delay the return of Palestinian prisoners if Hamas could not guarantee the captives’ safety.

Israel’s UNRWA Ban, Explained
“It’s very hard to see how this is going to bring more stability to Gaza,” one expert said.

Trump’s Most Difficult Deal Yet
The U.S. president wants to end the war in Ukraine. Does Russia?

Trump’s Bombast Could Blow Up Dollar Hegemony
Extreme threats risk a global exit from U.S. financial power.

Make America Highly Pathogenic Again
If RFK Jr. gets to helm HHS, global health is at risk.

The National Security Establishment Needs Working-Class Americans
President Trump has an opportunity to unleash underutilized talent in tackling dangers at home and abroad.

The Global Race for Humanoid Robots Heats Up
AI models are getting all the attention right now, but China and the United States are already competing for a new prize.

Europe’s 4 Different Ways of Handling Trump
From vacuous moralizers to pragmatic engagers, European governments are divided once again.

Congolese President Skips Crisis Meeting With Rwanda
The emergency regional leaders’ summit aimed to address ongoing fighting between Rwandan-backed rebels and Congolese forces.