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Two people are led from a helicopter to a car by police officers at a helipad in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Dec. 15.
Two people are led from a helicopter to a car by police officers at a helipad in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Dec. 15.

Could Hamas Become a Global Threat?

The militant group seems to be hoping that its ideology, cause, and brand will go global the way the Islamic State’s did.

A general view shows an IronVision, the first Helmet Mounted Display (HMS) designed for crew-members of combat vehicles, made by Israeli company Elbit Systems, as it is unveiled to journalists in the Israeli Mediterranean coastal city of Netanya on June 8, 2016, a week prior to its presentation at the Eurosatory defence and security international exhibition.
A general view shows an IronVision, the first Helmet Mounted Display (HMS) designed for crew-members of combat vehicles, made by Israeli company Elbit Systems, as it is unveiled to journalists in the Israeli Mediterranean coastal city of Netanya on June 8, 2016, a week prior to its presentation at the Eurosatory defence and security international exhibition.

Israel’s Military-Technology Complex Is One of a Kind

Israel depends on the unique relationship between its security establishment and high-tech sector.

A woman poses for a photo in front of a tall decorated Christmas tree in front of a war-damanged building in Melitopol in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region with a Russian flag flying from a tall pole overhead.
A woman poses for a photo in front of a tall decorated Christmas tree in front of a war-damanged building in Melitopol in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region with a Russian flag flying from a tall pole overhead.

What a Russian Victory Would Mean for Ukraine

Ukrainians would face terror on a scale not seen in Europe since the 20th-century era of totalitarian rule.

Fans hold up a sign resembling a flag during the vigil to celebrate what would have been musician John Lennon's 61st birthday October 9, 2001 outside Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA.
Fans hold up a sign resembling a flag during the vigil to celebrate what would have been musician John Lennon's 61st birthday October 9, 2001 outside Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA.

A Practical Guide to Perpetual Peace

How to take realistic (and realist) steps toward a more utopian world order.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant give a joint press conference.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant give a joint press conference.

U.S. Defense Secretary Visits Israel to Push Transition Into New Phase of War

The Biden administration wants Israel to pivot to a less intense phase of the war as soon as possible.

U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

Why Biden Won’t Break With Netanyahu

The U.S. would rather downplay its differences with Israel over the war in Gaza.

Argentine President Javier Milei gestures at the crowd from a balcony of the Casa Rosada.
Argentine President Javier Milei gestures at the crowd from a balcony of the Casa Rosada.

What Milei Means for Mercosur

The new Argentine president pledged to dissolve the trading bloc. But what if he ends up saving it?

Demonstrators hold a large banner that reads "Free Palestine" as they march down a city street.
Demonstrators hold a large banner that reads "Free Palestine" as they march down a city street.

What Has Hamas Accomplished?

Since Oct. 7, Hamas has made tangible gains—but they’ve come at an extremely high price.

A massive container ship floats beneath a cloudy sky on the surface of the Red Sea near a port in Yemen. The hull of the ship is blue, and its name, the Galaxy Leader, is printed in white text on the stern.
A massive container ship floats beneath a cloudy sky on the surface of the Red Sea near a port in Yemen. The hull of the ship is blue, and its name, the Galaxy Leader, is printed in white text on the stern.

The Red Sea Crisis Is About to Ruin Christmas Gifts

Houthi attacks are putting global supply chains in danger.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses delegates at the Bundestag about a budget crisis, in Berlin.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses delegates at the Bundestag about a budget crisis, in Berlin.

How a Court Ruling Triggered a German Budget Crisis

The government is scrambling to close a 17 billion euro gap.

A crumbling mosaic showing the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is seen at an Orthodox monastery near the airport of Donetsk. The tiles of Mary's halo and lower face have fallen away, leaving behind a battered background of gray stone.
A crumbling mosaic showing the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is seen at an Orthodox monastery near the airport of Donetsk. The tiles of Mary's halo and lower face have fallen away, leaving behind a battered background of gray stone.

Ukraine Has a Civil Rights Problem

Wartime unity hasn’t healed the wounds of the country’s past.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (C) with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki (R).
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (C) with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki (R).

How Saudi Arabia Could Use Its Leverage in Gaza

Riyadh might have a great deal of influence over the future of Israel and Palestine, but it is waiting for a genuine and viable peace process.

A green screen is shown with the words "United Nations Climate Change."
A green screen is shown with the words "United Nations Climate Change."

The Key Takeaways From COP28

Here’s what the summit did—and didn’t—change.

An illustration shows an inverted black and white image of the city skyline of Frankfurt split down the middle with a paper tear revealing a green background. Against the field of green, a cross section of a tree and a seedling are shown.
An illustration shows an inverted black and white image of the city skyline of Frankfurt split down the middle with a paper tear revealing a green background. Against the field of green, a cross section of a tree and a seedling are shown.

The Relentless Growth of Degrowth Economics

Europe’s push to abandon capitalism is motivated by optimism about politics—and pessimism about everything else.

An illustration shows British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce. Pierce is drawn in a photorealistic style from her head to her neck, whereas the lines of her shirt and jacket are merely outlined and unshaded. The illustration is on top of a gradient of orange to pink.
An illustration shows British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce. Pierce is drawn in a photorealistic style from her head to her neck, whereas the lines of her shirt and jacket are merely outlined and unshaded. The illustration is on top of a gradient of orange to pink.

The Optimist

Karen Pierce was the first woman to take up the U.K.’s seat at the U.N. Security Council and likely the first person to do so in a feather boa.

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