List of Leaders articles
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Putin and Khamenei sit beside each other in upholstered armchairs, a coffee table between them. Putin gestures with both hands as he speaks, while Khamenei smiles slightly at him. Why Russia Is Sitting Out This Round of the Israel-Iran Conflict
As Putin’s dependence on Iran decreases, he seeks to maintain ties with Tehran’s regional rivals.
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A poster of Trump kneeling before Khamenei. Two women walk past it. Trump Is Just Trying to Save Face
It is becoming harder than ever to imagine that Iran will abandon nuclear ambitions.
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An operational timeline of a strike on Iran is displayed during a Pentagon news conference on June 22. Trump’s Illiberal Interventionism
The president swore off building nations, not destroying them.
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Mark Rutte stands in front of a microphone and gestures with one hand as he grips the podium with the other. Rutte is a man in his 50s wearing wire-frame glasses and a dark suit. NATO Gears Up for Another Trump Show
Between strikes on Iran and a push for more European defense spending, the U.S. president’s actions will dominate once again.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a press conference in Istanbul. World Leaders Urge Restraint Following U.S. Strikes on Iran
Global reactions remain mixed, with many Western and regional powers calling for a return to diplomacy while stopping short of condemning U.S. military involvement.
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U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation in Washington. Trump Warns Iran to Make Peace or Risk Further U.S. Strikes
Read the full text of U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech.
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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, May 28, 2025. Trump Lacks the Patience for Peace
Why the mercurial president has failed to deliver on his anti-war rhetoric.
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An illustration shows the NATO logo sinking slightly on a blue horizon. Can NATO Keep It Together?
Nine thinkers on this year’s summit and the alliance’s uncertain future.
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Steve Witkoff attends the Republican National Convention in 2024. The Metternich of the Bronx
Witkoff’s diplomacy has spectacularly failed, but he is likely to continue to play a major role.
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A billboard bearing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by a message is deployed in central Tel Aviv, Israel. The Many Ways U.S. Involvement in the War on Iran Could Go Badly
Trump initially showed caution but now seems to want the credit.
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U.S. Marines, California National Guard, and police stand guard as protesters participate in a "No Kings" demonstration in Los Angeles on June 14. Has Trump Brought Authoritarianism to the U.S.?
Experts are alarmed by Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles.
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Calgary International Airport for the G-7 leaders’ summit, in Calgary, Alberta. Trump’s Half-Hearted G-7 Left Few Wins and Plenty of Disagreements
The early U.S. departure leaves few big accomplishments for the group or for Washington.
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Rows of cadets in military uniforms march in a parade. A Brief History of Military Parades
Trump hopes to top the Bastille Day procession.
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National Guardsmen stand outside of the Edward Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles, California, on June 9. Is Trump Politicizing the Military?
Critics say Trump’s military parade falls into a dangerous pattern.
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of a test flight of the Starship rocket at SpaceX in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19, 2024. Elon Musk Is a Security Risk
The billionaire’s access to sensitive information should have been a giant flashing red light for any administration.
