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US Secretary of State is seen standing next to the foreign ministers of Canada and France.
US Secretary of State is seen standing next to the foreign ministers of Canada and France.

U.S. Allies Turn Against Trump’s Drug Boat War

Western partners are distancing themselves from the U.S. operation.

U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Mark Kelly (left) welcomes Elbridge Colby before his confirmation hearing to be under secretary of defense for policy, in Washington on March 4.
U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Mark Kelly (left) welcomes Elbridge Colby before his confirmation hearing to be under secretary of defense for policy, in Washington on March 4.

Why Congress Is So Mad at the Pentagon

Lawmakers—including Republicans—are frustrated over a lack of communication.

Lee and Trump walk side by side down a red carpet flanked by South Korean honor guards.
Lee and Trump walk side by side down a red carpet flanked by South Korean honor guards.

The Defense Implications of Trump’s Asia Trip

Featuring planes, ships, rockets, and nukes.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem on Oct. 22.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the prime minister’s office in Jerusalem on Oct. 22.

The Difficult Art of Bibi-Sitting

The Trump administration is working to uphold the fragile Gaza cease-fire.

Anthony Albanese is seen sitting down on a dark green chair in front of a desk.
Anthony Albanese is seen sitting down on a dark green chair in front of a desk.

Albanese Is Finally Getting His Trump Meeting

AUKUS and critical minerals will dominate the agenda for the Australian prime minister’s White House visit.

Texas National Guard members walk inside the perimeter of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Oct. 8.
Texas National Guard members walk inside the perimeter of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Oct. 8.

Trump’s ‘War From Within’

The U.S. president is sending the military into more and more American cities.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.

Qatar First?

Trump gives Doha major (and unusual) security guarantees.

A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant.
A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant.

Netanyahu Faces Icy Reception at UNGA

The Israeli prime minister was met with protests both inside and outside of U.N. headquarters.

Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag.
Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag.

UNGA Beyond the Conflicts

The U.N. forges ahead on climate and AI despite U.S. ambivalence and mixed messaging.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concludes his remarks during the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concludes his remarks during the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24.

Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour 

The Syrian leader sought to reassure his many doubters that he’s a man of peace and tolerance. 

Donald Trump at UNGA with one finger pointing toward the audience.
Donald Trump at UNGA with one finger pointing toward the audience.

Trump’s United Nations Grievance Airing

The U.S. president used his lengthy speech at UNGA to rail against immigration, climate activism, escalators, and more.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a United Nations General Assembly meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians, seen in New York City on Sept. 22.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a United Nations General Assembly meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians, seen in New York City on Sept. 22.

UNGA Puts Palestine in the Spotlight

Day 1 of the gathering’s high-level week was dominated by discussion of a two-state solution.

Donald Trump speaking behind a podium at United Nations headquarters.
Donald Trump speaking behind a podium at United Nations headquarters.

What We’ll Be Watching for at UNGA

Trump will be the elephant in the room.

Smoke billows into an overcast sky above a dense area of buildings.
Smoke billows into an overcast sky above a dense area of buildings.

Israel’s Regional War

The Israeli military has now bombed several countries in addition to its assault on Gaza.

Crew members of a U.S. Navy ship are seen gathering on the deck of the vessel. A U.S. flag can also be seen.
Crew members of a U.S. Navy ship are seen gathering on the deck of the vessel. A U.S. flag can also be seen.

Trump’s New War on ‘Narcoterrorists’

The U.S. military adds bombing alleged drug traffickers to its ever-growing list of duties.

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