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A man poses in front of a wooden bookcase with glass shelving filled with different types of film cameras.
A man poses in front of a wooden bookcase with glass shelving filled with different types of film cameras.

Jafar Panahi Has His Eyes on the Future

Iran’s most celebrated director asks what a world after the Islamic Republic might look like.

A dramatic fantasy scene showing dozens of winged, dragon-like creatures flying through a mountainous sky. Several humanoid riders sit astride the creatures, with one central rider in focus.
A dramatic fantasy scene showing dozens of winged, dragon-like creatures flying through a mountainous sky. Several humanoid riders sit astride the creatures, with one central rider in focus.

Why Is the New ‘Avatar’ Film So Bloodthirsty?

The latest installment in James Cameron’s cultural juggernaut reflects a sad realism about current affairs.

Donald Trump stands at a podium in front of Christmas decorations and flags.
Donald Trump stands at a podium in front of Christmas decorations and flags.

Trump’s Doctrine Is ‘Make America Small Again’

A hemispheric focus makes little sense for a global economic and military giant.

A woman refuels her car at a gas station in Tehran.
A woman refuels her car at a gas station in Tehran.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Dec. 13: Chile votes, Russia-Ukraine negotiations continue, and Iran’s currency tumbles.

A man in a suit holds papers and waves as he walks next to a womanin a red jacket. An EU flag on a stand is behind them.
A man in a suit holds papers and waves as he walks next to a womanin a red jacket. An EU flag on a stand is behind them.

Europe Looks Beyond the United States

From Ukraine to South America, the EU is forging its own path. This article has an audio recording

A commuter walks near India Gate amid heavy smog pollution in New Delhi on Oct. 29, 2025.
A commuter walks near India Gate amid heavy smog pollution in New Delhi on Oct. 29, 2025.

Air Pollution Is Choking South Asia

Smog is crossing borders and wrecking lives.

A member of the Venezuelan armed forces holds an "Igla-S" rocket launcher during a military ceremony in Caracas on Nov. 25.
A member of the Venezuelan armed forces holds an "Igla-S" rocket launcher during a military ceremony in Caracas on Nov. 25.

Will Trump Order an Attack on Venezuela?

Former U.S. ambassador: “This was never a counternarcotics mission. This has always been a regime change mission.” This article has an audio recording

Ukrainian Army replacement troops go through combat training on February 24, 2023 in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Army replacement troops go through combat training on February 24, 2023 in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.

There’s No Precedent for Ukraine’s Proposed Peace Deal

History doesn’t suggest a demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine would work.

U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to "The People's House: A White House Experience," in Washington, DC, on Aug. 22.
U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to "The People's House: A White House Experience," in Washington, DC, on Aug. 22.

Trump’s National Security Strategy Seeks to Make Europe Great Again

Alongside an indictment of the continent sits a sacrosanctity accorded to its civilization.

Kenyan police officers arrive at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Dec. 8.
Kenyan police officers arrive at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Dec. 8.

The Silver Lining of ‘Haiti Fatigue’

The Trump administration’s U.N. resolution reimagines international responses to humanitarian crises.

A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter of the United States Marines is seen parked on a runway at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport, formerly Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 13.
A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter of the United States Marines is seen parked on a runway at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport, formerly Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 13.

Trump’s Western Hemisphere Pivot Is Real

Enforcing a 21st-century Monroe Doctrine means recalibrating U.S. defense posture. This article has an audio recording

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taxis at Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taxis at Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

China Responds to Trump’s Revived Monroe Doctrine

Amid the U.S. naval blockade announcement off the coast of Venezuela, Beijing has released its new strategy for the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington on Dec. 2.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington on Dec. 2.

Trump Hasn’t Learned From History in Latin America

The former leaders of Colombia and Mexico are concerned over recent U.S. actions

A man leans on a statue, holding a sign that reads: "PLUS JAMAIS ÇA!"
A man leans on a statue, holding a sign that reads: "PLUS JAMAIS ÇA!"

Benin’s Failed Coup Reveals Deepening Fault Lines in Africa

The foiled putsch placed the continent’s geopolitics under a magnifying glass.

Taiwanese reservists participate in pre-combat training.
Taiwanese reservists participate in pre-combat training.

U.S. Announces Largest-Ever Arms Deal With Taiwan

Washington aims to help Taipei outmatch Chinese military capabilities by focusing on asymmetric warfare.

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