A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces stands guard in al-Hasakah, Syria, on Jan. 31.
A fighter from the Syrian Democratic Forces stands guard in al-Hasakah, Syria, on Jan. 31.

What Does the SDF Deal Mean for U.S. Counterterrorism in Syria?

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have agreed to merge with Damascus’s new government.

A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.
A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.

Who Will Rule Over Gaza After the War?

U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, and Egypt have all made proposals on postwar governance in the enclave.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 26.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 26.

Can Trump Force Ukraine to Accept a Peace Deal?

Experts warn that Kyiv won’t sign off on a deal that’s bad for the country.

A British soldier shoots his gun during an exercise in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 17.
A British soldier shoots his gun during an exercise in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 17.

What It Means for Europe to Go It Alone

Europe and NATO are facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration aims a wrecking ball at trans-Atlantic relations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Feb. 15.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Munich Security Conference in Munich on Feb. 15.

Zelensky’s Big Pitch to Munich

The Ukrainian president called for Europe to build an army.

A man with a beard in a suit and tie speaks behind a teleprompter. The logo for MSC is behind him.
A man with a beard in a suit and tie speaks behind a teleprompter. The logo for MSC is behind him.

Vance Leaves Europe Gobsmacked

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance delivered a rebuke on immigration and alleged censorship to a shocked Munich Security Conference.

J.D. Vance and Usha Vance stand at the top of steps at the door of an airplane, both waving toward the camera. J.D. wears a black suit and red tie, and Usha wears a dark gray peacoat. Theit two sons wear matching coats and descend the steps in front of them.
J.D. Vance and Usha Vance stand at the top of steps at the door of an airplane, both waving toward the camera. J.D. wears a black suit and red tie, and Usha wears a dark gray peacoat. Theit two sons wear matching coats and descend the steps in front of them.

Munich Braces for Team Trump

The U.S. president isn’t attending the Munich Security Conference himself, but he’s poised to dominate the conversation nonetheless.

Netanyahu and Trump sit side by side in front of a fireplace in the White House.
Netanyahu and Trump sit side by side in front of a fireplace in the White House.

What Israel Wants in Gaza

Israel’s deputy foreign minister on the cease-fire, Trump’s proposal, and more.

Residents gather around a delivery of aid boxes in Deir al-Balah in Gaza on Jan. 23.
Residents gather around a delivery of aid boxes in Deir al-Balah in Gaza on Jan. 23.

Israel’s UNRWA Ban, Explained

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

Hegseth dressed in a blue suit with a red tie sits in front of a table with a microphone in a Senate room.
Hegseth dressed in a blue suit with a red tie sits in front of a table with a microphone in a Senate room.

Sen. Duckworth Says Hegseth Is Trump’s ‘Least Qualified’ Cabinet Pick

Pete Hegseth’s inexperience could put troops’ lives in danger, warned the combat veteran who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 7.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 7.

Trump’s Ambitious Week One Agenda

He has pledged to take immediate action on issues from border security to trade.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he arrives for a meeting at Villa Madama for talks with European counterparts on bringing stability to Syria, seen in Rome on Jan. 9.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he arrives for a meeting at Villa Madama for talks with European counterparts on bringing stability to Syria, seen in Rome on Jan. 9.

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.

People sit across from a poster depicting then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a gas mask during an event in the rebel-held northern city of Afrin, Syria, on Aug. 20, 2023.
People sit across from a poster depicting then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a gas mask during an event in the rebel-held northern city of Afrin, Syria, on Aug. 20, 2023.

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.

Syrians pose for a picture on a destroyed tank in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Dec. 12.
Syrians pose for a picture on a destroyed tank in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Dec. 12.

Your Syria Questions, Answered

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

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at Trump Tower in New York City on Sept. 27.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at Trump Tower in New York City on Sept. 27.

Big Questions for Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plans

Trump’s team has ideas, but so do Ukraine and Russia.

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