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A youth performs a trick on a skateboard under a banner congratulating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election, in Jerusalem on Nov. 7, 2024.
A youth performs a trick on a skateboard under a banner congratulating U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election, in Jerusalem on Nov. 7, 2024.

Israel Isn’t Serious About the Gaza Cease-Fire. Nor Is Trump.

All indications suggest that Netanyahu plans to return to war—and Washington is unlikely to stand in his way.

Donald Trump wearing a red tie walks forward. At left in the foreground are the flags of the U.K. and the EU on stands. A person's suited arm is at right.
Donald Trump wearing a red tie walks forward. At left in the foreground are the flags of the U.K. and the EU on stands. A person's suited arm is at right.

Europe’s 3 Futures Under Trump

Trans-Atlantic tensions are sure to rise—and Europe is already prepared to respond.

A German soldier stands atop a truck as he and others unload a U.S-made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Jasionka, Poland, on Jan. 23.
A German soldier stands atop a truck as he and others unload a U.S-made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Jasionka, Poland, on Jan. 23.

Europe Isn’t Ready for Trump 2.0

Washington is likely to reduce its troop presence and demand even higher defense spending.

U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in front of a microphone at a podium as he takes a question from a reporter at the White House. Trump wears a navy blue suit and red tie.
U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in front of a microphone at a podium as he takes a question from a reporter at the White House. Trump wears a navy blue suit and red tie.

Trump Enflames Fear of Trade War With New China Tariffs

The proposed duties are the latest in a series of economic threats against U.S. adversaries and partners.

An artist paints a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump while standing on a chair. To the right are other painted portraits of the other U.S. presidents.
An artist paints a large image of U.S. President Donald Trump while standing on a chair. To the right are other painted portraits of the other U.S. presidents.

How Will Trump’s South Asia Policy Take Shape?

The White House isn’t likely to prioritize the region at first, but a few moves could provide clues to its approach.

A Daily News newspaper in a rack with the headline: Fjord to Trump: Drop Dead with the subhead: Denmark mocks Don's desire to buy Greenland.
A Daily News newspaper in a rack with the headline: Fjord to Trump: Drop Dead with the subhead: Denmark mocks Don's desire to buy Greenland.

Can the United States Actually Purchase Greenland?

Trump wants it from Denmark, but it’s Greenlanders who will decide.

A middle-aged woman with short gray hair looks pensively through the window of her war-damaged apartment building. The wooden lengths of the frame are splintered and bent.
A middle-aged woman with short gray hair looks pensively through the window of her war-damaged apartment building. The wooden lengths of the frame are splintered and bent.

Is There Any Guarantee for Ukraine’s Future?

Trump has promised an end to the conflict, but Ukrainians are skeptical.

Members of Iran’s paramilitary Basij force march in Tehran on Jan. 10.
Members of Iran’s paramilitary Basij force march in Tehran on Jan. 10.

How Weakened Is Iran, Actually?

Iran and its proxies have been devastated, but the Trump administration still has much to consider in its policy toward Tehran.

Benjamin Netanyahu smiles slightly with his head bowed in front of a microphone as Donald Trump passes behind him, his face serious.
Benjamin Netanyahu smiles slightly with his head bowed in front of a microphone as Donald Trump passes behind him, his face serious.

Will Israel’s Netanyahu Survive the Cease-Fire?

His coalition is unraveling but he has a trump card.

Newly elected Lebanese president Joseph Aoun poses for a photograph at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, on Jan. 9, 2025.
Newly elected Lebanese president Joseph Aoun poses for a photograph at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, on Jan. 9, 2025.

Hezbollah Is Waiting for Lebanon’s New Leaders 

The country’s new president and prime minister have a mandate to reform the country—but do they have the power?

Supporters of Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane hold a Mozambican flag as they follow his convoy after Mondlane landed in Maputo on Jan. 9.
Supporters of Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane hold a Mozambican flag as they follow his convoy after Mondlane landed in Maputo on Jan. 9.

Mozambique Forms Government Amid Protests

Opposition demonstrations continued during Daniel Chapo’s inauguration last week.

U.S. President Donald Trump sits at a desk as he signs executive orders at the White House. Trump wears a black suit with a dark tie.
U.S. President Donald Trump sits at a desk as he signs executive orders at the White House. Trump wears a black suit with a dark tie.

Trump’s Foreign-Policy Executive Orders, Explained

The new administration aims to tackle immigration and foster an America First agenda.

A girl looks at pictures of missing persons hanging from a rope in front of the National Palace during the International Day of the Disappeared in Mexico City.
A girl looks at pictures of missing persons hanging from a rope in front of the National Palace during the International Day of the Disappeared in Mexico City.

Trump Takes Aim at Drug Cartels

The president has designated Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Here’s what that means.

A hand holds an iPhone that displayed a message from TikTok saying "Welcome back."
A hand holds an iPhone that displayed a message from TikTok saying "Welcome back."

TikTok Debate Could Stir White House Clash

Trump’s dubiously legal extension offer for the app to find a buyer leaves the ball in Beijing’s court.

A firefighter monitors the spread of a fire in Los Angeles.
A firefighter monitors the spread of a fire in Los Angeles.

What Do Pacific Palisades and Putin’s Russia Have in Common?

Increasing climate and geopolitical risks are making living in the former and doing business in the latter uninsurable.

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