
Trump’s Ambitious Week One Agenda
He has pledged to take immediate action on issues from border security to trade.

Team Biden’s Farewell Tour
Top administration officials seek to bolster allies and shore up Ukraine in their final swings through Europe and the Indo-Pacific.

The Race to Secure Syria’s Chemical Weapons
The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has created concerns about the country’s dangerous arsenal.

Your Syria Questions, Answered
What Bashar al-Assad’s fall means for Syria, the Middle East, and beyond.

Big Questions for Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plans
Trump’s team has ideas, but so do Ukraine and Russia.

Biden’s Complicated Ukraine Legacy
A vital but halting supply of military aid has opened up the U.S. president to criticism from all sides.

Trump Sets His Sights on the Pentagon
His defense secretary pick wants to get rid of “woke” generals.

Trump’s Plans for the Pentagon
What the U.S. president-elect has said about his agenda for the military.

What the U.S. Election Means for Ukraine and the Middle East
The result will have profound consequences for the major crises roiling the world

Organized Crime Is Surging Dramatically, Warns Interpol’s Secretary-General
Police are struggling to stay ahead of a pandemic-fueled boom.

What Sinwar’s Death Means for Hamas and the War in Gaza
The militant leader was a singular figure who will be hard to replace.

Our Best Reads on the Middle East Crisis
The region is perched on a knife-edge. Here’s where things could go.

Israel Is Going It Alone in Lebanon
Allies are trying to buy time to prevent all-out war.

The United Nations Is Still the Biggest Platform for Global Cooperation
Despite its failure to stop wars, the U.N. has made progress on issues from disease eradication to climate change.

Biden’s UNGA Goodbye
The outgoing U.S. president had little to offer on Ukraine and Gaza.