What Is—and Isn’t—in Trump’s New National Defense Strategy
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What Is—and Isn’t—in Trump’s New National Defense Strategy
The Pentagon quietly released the major policy document.
Trump Is Strengthening the Logic of Authoritarianism and Nationalism in Turkey
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Trump Is Strengthening the Logic of Authoritarianism and Nationalism in Turkey
In an illiberal world, the Turkish opposition can no longer convince voters that democracy alone is a source of strength.
As Generals Fall, Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Eating Itself
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As Generals Fall, Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Eating Itself
With childhood friends and top leaders in the firing line, the system is frozen with fear.
One-on-One With Greece’s Prime Minister
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One-on-One With Greece’s Prime Minister
Amid a tense period for trans-Atlantic relations, what does the world look like from Athens? How is Greece thinking about European strategic autonomy and defense? What lessons can one draw for small- and mid-sized economies? Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos…
Iran’s Despair Is U.S. Policy
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Iran’s Despair Is U.S. Policy
Western sanctions helped kill Iranians’ earlier hopes of their country’s transformation from within.
Modi Keeps His Promise in Ayodhya
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Modi Keeps His Promise in Ayodhya
The massive publicity around the consecration of a temple to the Hindu warrior-king Rama further consolidates the Indian prime minister’s political dominance.
An Oil Deal for Trump Can Mean a Nuclear Deal for Iran
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An Oil Deal for Trump Can Mean a Nuclear Deal for Iran
Venezuela offers a potential diplomatic model for Washington and Tehran.
What Will the U.S. Critical Minerals Summit Mean for Africa?
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What Will the U.S. Critical Minerals Summit Mean for Africa?
How African nations fit into the Trump administration’s plans to combat China.
NATO Is Thinking About Defense Spending Wrong
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NATO Is Thinking About Defense Spending Wrong
Prioritizing GDP-based targets doesn’t necessarily strengthen military capabilities, as Italy shows.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Threaten Trilateral Peace Talks
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Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Threaten Trilateral Peace Talks
Kyiv accuses Moscow of using a temporary halt in strikes to stockpile weapons.