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U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.

Qatar First?

Trump gives Doha major (and unusual) security guarantees.

Situation Report
John Haltiwanger, Rishi Iyengar
Argentine President Javier Milei walks to the podium to address the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24 in New York City.
Argentine President Javier Milei walks to the podium to address the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24 in New York City.

Trump’s $20 Billion Swap Line With Argentina

Is there historical precedent for this kind of financial intervention?

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
As seen from above through open ceiling panels, people sit at desks stitching jeans on a factory floor.
As seen from above through open ceiling panels, people sit at desks stitching jeans on a factory floor.

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade

Jobs across the continent are at risk as a duty-free deal with Washington lapses.

Africa Brief
Nosmot Gbadamosi
An aerial shot shows three French soldiers in camouflage uniforms milling about on the deck of an oil tanker.
An aerial shot shows three French soldiers in camouflage uniforms milling about on the deck of an oil tanker.

Russia’s Shadow Fleet Is Doing More Than Sanctions-Busting

In the Baltic, Russian-linked vessels are suspected of spying and sabotage.

Analysis
Elisabeth Braw
Sanae Takaichi, in a blue suit, gestures at a pink lectern in front of a green wall.
Sanae Takaichi, in a blue suit, gestures at a pink lectern in front of a green wall.

Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Has to Be a Hard-Liner

If she wins this week’s leadership vote, Sanae Takaichi’s ultranationalist agenda will stir up the region.

Analysis
Ming Gao
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors during the federal government shutdown in Washington.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors during the federal government shutdown in Washington.

Why America’s ‘Unusual’ Democracy Leads to Shutdowns

Other countries don’t have government shutdowns like the U.S.

Analysis
John Haltiwanger
Security personnel stand guard along a road during a curfew in Leh, India, on Sept. 28.
Security personnel stand guard along a road during a curfew in Leh, India, on Sept. 28.

What Unrest in Ladakh Means for New Delhi

The biggest implications of recent protests in the border region relate to security.

South Asia Brief
Michael Kugelman
A member of Capitol security walks through an empty rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 1, the first day of the most recent U.S. government shutdown.
A member of Capitol security walks through an empty rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 1, the first day of the most recent U.S. government shutdown.

How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Washington’s Foreign Policy

Thousands of national security employees will continue working through the shutdown, but there are broader implications.

Report
Rishi Iyengar
Security fences and signs stating that access to private areas is prohibited are seen at Copenhagen Airport.
Security fences and signs stating that access to private areas is prohibited are seen at Copenhagen Airport.

Can a European Drone Wall Stop Russia?

The European Union is hoping that a network of sensors and weapons will prevent Russian drones from violating European airspace.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Scott Bessent, left, gives a thumbs up as Javier Milei hold a blue folder and glass award. Both men are wearing tuxedos against a purple backdrop. A teleprompter is in the foreground.
Scott Bessent, left, gives a thumbs up as Javier Milei hold a blue folder and glass award. Both men are wearing tuxedos against a purple backdrop. A teleprompter is in the foreground.

Why Is Trump Bailing Out Argentina’s Milei?

It’s not the economy, stupid.

Analysis
Keith Johnson
Senior military leaders look on at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30.
Senior military leaders look on at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30.

Trump’s Speech to Generals Was Incitement to Violence Against Americans

Military leaders’ quiet professionalism offers hope amid a maelstrom.

Argument
Kori Schake
Helicopters fly above tanks on an airfield.
Helicopters fly above tanks on an airfield.

How Trump Could Get Bagram Back

Internal fissures mean that the Taliban’s rejection of the issue is far from settled.

Argument
Javid Ahmad
Donald Trump and Javier Milei, both wearing suits, talk to each other in a crowded room.
Donald Trump and Javier Milei, both wearing suits, talk to each other in a crowded room.

The U.S. Should Not Bail Out Argentina

Why is the Trump administration intent on rescuing a failed foreign leader?

Argument
Rohit Chopra
A woman wearing a black headscarf holds up a weapon as she stands next to a large portrait of Nasrallah.
A woman wearing a black headscarf holds up a weapon as she stands next to a large portrait of Nasrallah.

Inside Lebanon’s Audacious Disarmament Plan

The state faces a stark choice to confront groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas or risk another war with Israel.

Dispatch
Fin de Pencier
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te frowns as he talks with suited representatives from Lockheed Martin. He is wearing a striped tie.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te frowns as he talks with suited representatives from Lockheed Martin. He is wearing a striped tie.

How Taipei Should Handle Washington

There are several options for dealing with the Trump administration.

China Brief
James Palmer
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