List of War articles
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In the foreground is the blurry figure of Vladimir Putin. In the background is a mirror that shows him clearly. How to Negotiate With Putin
Britain’s former ambassador to Russia on how Trump can avoid falling into the Kremlin’s trap.
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A man in army clothing walks past a poster of a man in a military uniform. Europe’s Best Bet for Protecting Postwar Ukraine
With U.S. commitment in question, armed neutrality is the most feasible option.
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Israeli soldiers sit on a tank as it takes position in front of the northern Gaza Strip on the Israeli side of the border on March 18. Why Did Israel Restart the War in Gaza?
The likelihood of the cease-fire being salvaged in the near future appears extremely low.
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Plumes of smoke billow up around the mast of a military ship flying the U.S. flag. A bright burst of light is visible at the top of the image, radiating beams of light through the smoke and backlighting the silhouette of the ship. Trump Dramatically Escalates Military Strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
It’s unclear what the U.S. president’s ultimate aims are—or whether increased military action will be enough to neutralize the Houthi threat.
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Zelensky stands before four Ukrainian flags; cameras are pointed at him. It’s Time for Ukraine to Accept an Ugly Peace
Seven things for Zelensky to keep in mind as cease-fire negotiations start.
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Yemenis brandish rifles and chant during a demonstration called for by the rebel Houthi movement in Sanaa. Targeting Houthi Leaders Is Warranted but Not Enough
Ending attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes requires a broader strategy.
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German soldiers unload the U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Jasionka, Poland. The Latest Russian Missile Is Bad News for NATO
Oreshnik is a different beast from its predecessors.
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French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte leads the final assault by the Imperial Guard before his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in what is today Belgium, on June 18, 1815. The Cost of Ignoring Geopolitics
Like Napoleon and the Ming dynasty, Europe is paying the price for strategic blindness.
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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.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Feb. 28. Trump’s Rhetoric Gets Results
The U.S.-Ukraine cease-fire plan reflects the president’s overriding foreign-policy objective: to end the war.
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Half a dozen fighters, mostly young men, carry bags and weapons as they walk in a straight line across a wet stretch of pavement from the right of the image to the left. Heavy cloud cover hangs against a gray sky overhead, and low hills and fields are visible in the distance, eventually disappearing into fog. Stop the Next Ethiopia-Eritrea War Before It Begins
As armies deploy, Gulf states and their Western allies must halt an impending conflict that could inflame the entire Red Sea region.
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A person on a motorcycle kicks up dust as it passes through a border fence opening. Smoke is seen in the distance as people mill about on the edges of the scene. State Commissions Have Probed Israel’s Worst Security Failures—But Not Oct. 7
Netanyahu fears the findings might end his political career.
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Three people are out of focus in a hallway while speaking to each other. On the left, in focus, is a sign that translates to Directorate-General for External Security. Europe Wonders if Trump Can Be Trusted With Intelligence
Long-standing alliances are threatened by a chaotic White House.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson applaud as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress on Mar. 4. Is the World Overreacting to Trump?
Washington’s Ukraine policy might yield a truce—but tariffs and territorial threats to neighbors could do long-term damage.
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A woman walks past an advertisement for the Russian army at a bus stop. Russia Is Only Winning Inside Trump’s Head
As Russians will tell you, the reality on the ground looks very, very different.
