List of Security articles
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A close-up view of glasses on a face showing a whale deepseek ai logo in the reflection. AI’s Efficiency Wars Have Begun
The DeepSeek shock may reshape a global race.
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A streak of like arcs across a dark sky ending in a ball of light. The United States Needs an Iron Dome
Trump should revive the “Star Wars” missile defense plans of the 1980s to protect against growing threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.
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A man looks at candles left outside the Zhuhai Sports Center, a day after a car rammed through the site killing dozens of people in Zhuhai, in China's Guangdong province, on Nov. 12, 2024. Mass Killings in China Are Testing the Limits of Control
A dual economic and mental health crisis may be driving a wave of attacks.
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A U.S. soldier holds a dog as forces patrol in Qamishli, Syria on Jan. 9. Why Trump Can’t Ignore Syria
Despite the president’s desire to pull back from the Middle East, dealing with Damascus could be his first big strategic test.
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An illustration shows a cross section of a missile with annotated bits emanating out of it indicating various component parts. The flags of Germany, the United States, Switzerland, and Taiwan are also in the callouts. Pax Technica Is Over
The world’s pariah states are building their most lethal weapons using Western electronics.
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African migrants receive food and water inside a football stadium in Aden, Yemen, on Apr. 23, 2019. How African Migrants Got Trapped in Yemen
Thousands of refugees fleeing war in Ethiopia and Somalia now find themselves endangered once again in another war zone.
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Dozens of uniformed soldiers some with guns sit atop a yellow truck against a blue sky. Why Sudanese Democracy Activists Are Now Backing the Army
As RSF rebels began committing atrocities, young activists joined the SAF.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump. Good Optics But Empty Pockets
Netanyahu should lower expectations ahead of his meeting with Trump.
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U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders during the inaugural parade in Washington on Jan. 20. How Trump’s Tariffs Are Changing Geopolitics
Countries will retaliate as much as they’re willing to hurt themselves—or make a point.
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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.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump take their positions for a group photo with other heads of state and government at the G-20 summit in Osaka. Trump’s Most Difficult Deal Yet
The U.S. president wants to end the war in Ukraine. Does Russia?
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A photo illustration shows orbit lines around the head of Donald Trump with yellow circles showing the faces of Georgia Meloni, Donald Tusk, Olaf Scholz, and Emmanuel Macron. Yellow stars are positioned on some of the lines. Europe’s 4 Different Ways of Handling Trump
From vacuous moralizers to pragmatic engagers, European governments are divided once again.
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A sign welcomes military personnel to the U.S. Naval Station at Guantánamo Bay on Oct. 23, 2016. Trump Prepping to Detain Thousands of Migrants at Guantánamo
Human rights groups are already criticizing the proposed move.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a rally organized by his Justice and Development Party. Is Turkey Breaking Its Own Oil Embargo?
As Erdogan champions the Palestinian cause, evidence suggests that his regime is facilitating support for Israel.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump (right) shake hands as Trump is talking. Behind them are soldiers in official garb. Can Trump Strike a Grand Deal With Beijing?
A bargain between the two superpowers could preserve global peace. But what would it cost?
