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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks on the phone in his office in Saint Petersburg.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks on the phone in his office in Saint Petersburg.

Nobody Actually Knows What Russia Does Next

The West’s warnings about Vladimir Putin’s future plans are getting louder—but not any more convincing.

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu makes a speech in Istanbul.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu makes a speech in Istanbul.

Turkey’s Opposition Wins ‘Historic Victory’ in Local Elections

Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party suffers worst electoral defeat in more than two decades of power.

Emergency and security personnel search rubble following an airstrike that hit a building next to the Iranian Embassy.
Emergency and security personnel search rubble following an airstrike that hit a building next to the Iranian Embassy.

Israel Escalates Shadow War Against Iran

An airstrike in Damascus kills a top Iranian IRGC commander.

Security gates surround Moscow's Red Square.
Security gates surround Moscow's Red Square.
Fuel holding tanks are seen at Colonial Pipeline's Dorsey Junction Station in Woodbine, Maryland, on May 13, 2021.
Fuel holding tanks are seen at Colonial Pipeline's Dorsey Junction Station in Woodbine, Maryland, on May 13, 2021.

‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’: U.S. Officials Warn of Increased Cyberthreats

Washington prepares for a worst-case scenario of attacks on critical infrastructure.

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairperson Vuong Dinh Hue, and other officials attend a wreath laying ceremony at the mausoleum of former President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on Oct. 23, 2023.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairperson Vuong Dinh Hue, and other officials attend a wreath laying ceremony at the mausoleum of former President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on Oct. 23, 2023.

Will Vietnam’s Political Turmoil Shake Up Foreign Investment?

The president’s abrupt resignation suggests uncertainty, but it should not sow doubt about Hanoi’s economy or engagement with the world.

Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass as part of the Catholic Church’s Holy Week celebrations. Pope Francis is a man in his 80s wearing ceremonial white robes and a tall white hat embellished with black and gold trim. In his left hand, he carries a gold staff topped with an ornate cross.
Pope Francis presides over the Easter Mass as part of the Catholic Church’s Holy Week celebrations. Pope Francis is a man in his 80s wearing ceremonial white robes and a tall white hat embellished with black and gold trim. In his left hand, he carries a gold staff topped with an ornate cross.

The Economic Thinking of Pope Francis

His critique of capitalism has incensed some church conservatives.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits the Brazilian Battalion of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in Port-au-Prince on Feb. 25, 2010.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits the Brazilian Battalion of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in Port-au-Prince on Feb. 25, 2010.

Why Lula Is Silent on Haiti

Brazil’s earlier intervention not only failed to secure the Caribbean nation—it is also linked to Bolsonaro’s militarization of government.

Three members of the Italian Marines in helmets and bullet-proof vests stand onboard a small motorized military boat as it cuts through the water in front of a snow-covered ridge of land. The soldier at the bow aims a rifle, while the other two sit at the stern and steer the vessel.
Three members of the Italian Marines in helmets and bullet-proof vests stand onboard a small motorized military boat as it cuts through the water in front of a snow-covered ridge of land. The soldier at the bow aims a rifle, while the other two sit at the stern and steer the vessel.

NATO Is Unprepared for Russia’s Arctic Threats

Even with Finland and Sweden, the alliance lacks a capable defense presence in the north.

A Congolese army tank heads towards the front line near Kibumba in the area surrounding the North Kivu city of Goma on May 25, 2022 during clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.
A Congolese army tank heads towards the front line near Kibumba in the area surrounding the North Kivu city of Goma on May 25, 2022 during clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.

America Must Act to Prevent a Rwanda-Congo War

The last major war in the Great Lakes region killed more than 5 million people. Only pressure from Washington can stop conflict from erupting again.

Polish President Andrzej Duda (R), seated next to Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk (C), participates in a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on March 12 in Washington.
Polish President Andrzej Duda (R), seated next to Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk (C), participates in a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on March 12 in Washington.

Why Poland’s ‘Return to Europe’ Won’t Be So Smooth

Donald Tusk and Radoslaw Sikorski have an ambitious agenda, but they still have to coordinate with a Euroskeptic president.

A blue vise with a U.S. flag for a pin holds a red missile with the stars of the China flag in its grip.
A blue vise with a U.S. flag for a pin holds a red missile with the stars of the China flag in its grip.

Power Is the Answer in U.S. Competition With China

A fight for global values demands a stronger coalition.

A 19th century engraving depicts the people's uprising in Paris in February 1848.
A 19th century engraving depicts the people's uprising in Paris in February 1848.

Are We Living in a Revolutionary Age?

On the nature of revolutions, past and present.

A historic image of traffic on a highway in New York City.
A historic image of traffic on a highway in New York City.

The World Still Loves (Yesterday’s) America

What the bestselling novels of Amor Towles reveal about global nostalgia—and American anxieties.

Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shogun.
Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shogun.

TV’s New ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Set in 17th-Century Japan

“Shogun” is an update of a 44-year-old series perfectly suited to today’s tastes.

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