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Ukraine Pushes Farther Into Kursk as Drone Strikes Target Russian Airfields

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 01:00
Ukrainian forces continue to gain Russian territory, forcing thousands to evacuate.

The Taliban Enter Fourth Year in Power

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 23:00
Despite challenges, the group faces no meaningful threat to its political survival.

IR Experts Back Kamala Harris

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 20:00
A new poll reveals significant support for the presumptive Democratic nominee—and trust that she could handle an international crisis.

Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Is a Turning Point in the War

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 17:53
The biggest impact is the destruction of Vladimir Putin’s narrative for victory.

Why the U.S. Must Lead Sanctions on Israel’s Illegal Occupation

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 17:49
No multilateral sanctions campaign will be effective unless it is backed by the power of the dollar, which dominates global trade and banking.

What Is Ukraine’s Goal in Kursk?

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 16:47
Ukraine is making gains on Russian soil. But is Kyiv losing troops it can’t replace?

The ‘Axis of Evil’ Is Overhyped

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 16:15
The United States’ biggest adversaries are far from a unified threat.

France-Algeria Tensions Mount over Western Sahara

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 11:55
Paris’s endorsement of a Moroccan plan that enshrines Moroccan sovereignty is angering Algiers.

Russia Relocates Some Troops to Combat Ukraine’s Incursion Into Kursk

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 01:00
Kyiv’s offensive marks the largest foreign incursion into Russia since World War II.

Chinese Card Game Turns Political

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 23:13
A newspaper has blamed guandan for corruption—but it really underscores the informal politics that keep the Chinese Communist Party running.

How Negotiators Failed for Two Decades to Bring Peace to Afghanistan

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 21:48
Tracing the missteps in American diplomacy.

The Existential Fears Driving Israel’s Aggressive Military Action

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 14:25
Israelis believed their country’s survival was no longer in question. Not anymore.

Inside Putin’s Kremlin

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 12:00
John Sullivan, Washington’s former ambassador to Moscow, on how power works in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

America’s Middle East Defense Rests on Aircraft Carriers

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 00:13
They have big guns, fighter jets, and are hard to kill—with Iran’s weapons, at least.

ICJ Opinion on Israeli Settlements, Explained

Mon, 12/08/2024 - 21:16
The top court’s historic declaration is a major boon to the Palestinian solidarity movement.

Gershkovich, Whelan Freed in Large-Scale Russian Prisoner Swap

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 01:00
But experts warn that the historic exchange does not necessarily signal a breakthrough in U.S.-Russian relations.

How Kamala Harris Helped Secure the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 00:19
The vice president’s meetings with German and Slovenian leaders helped move the deal along, U.S. officials say.

Venezuela’s Post-Election Moment of Truth

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 00:10
Amid a disputed vote, Maduro is intensifying his crackdown on dissent. He’s losing key supporters in the process.

High-Profile Assassinations Push Iran and Israel to the Brink of War

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 23:10
A tense showdown risks spiraling out of control.

Historic Prisoner Swap Is a Boon for Biden’s Legacy

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 22:01
The release of Americans and others detained in Russia underscores the power of diplomacy—and the importance of allies.

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