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Why the White House Is Considering Tomahawks for Ukraine
The move makes sense for U.S. strategy, but it may cause heartburn for isolationist and Pacific-focused Pentagon leaders.

Global Condemnation Erupts Over Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Aid Flotilla
The incident has further highlighted the immediacy of Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Sept. 27: Moldova’s pro-West president prevails, Trump unveils a Gaza peace plan, and the Taliban order an internet blackout.

The Novels We’re Reading in October
Historical fiction set in ancient Britain and 20th-century Puerto Rico.

Putin vs. the Press
You’d have to be fearless or a fanatic to persist in journalism in Russia. These women are both.

Is Globalization a Lost Cause?
How an idea that promised a brave new world seemingly delivered dystopia instead.

Europe Should Support Moldova Against Russian Meddling
Defeating Russian interference in Moldova’s election is merely the first step.

Jason Momoa Schools Hollywood on Hawaiian History
The show-don’t-tell side of Chief of War keeps the series lingering in the mind.

What Would It Take to Rebuild Gaza?
Israeli bombardments and bulldozing have created 50 million tons of rubble.

The China-Russia Axis Is Getting Firmer, and It’s Built on Gas
Moscow pivoted to the east a decade ago, but it is now besmitten—or captive.

AUKUS’s Survival Is a Good Sign for Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Australia has bucked the trend of shrinking U.S. security commitments.

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning
The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks.

U.N. Authorizes Larger Haiti Mission
The resolution was a rare point of consensus between Washington and Latin American countries.

The Weak Link in Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan Might Be Trump Himself
Israel and Hamas won’t go willingly.

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla
Hundreds of activists, including Greta Thunberg, face deportation to Europe.