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China Hawks Are Putting the Green Transition at Risk
New electric vehicle restrictions will end up hurting U.S. interests.

It’s Time to Reconsider Turkey’s NATO Membership
In nearly every theater of vital security interests, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems devoted to undermining the trans-Atlantic alliance.

The Global Credibility Gap
No one power or group can uphold the international order anymore—and that means much more geopolitical uncertainty ahead.

Here’s How Labour Can ‘Stop the Boats’
Unless Keir Starmer changes tack, a Labour government can’t curb the humanitarian crisis on British shores.

Sahel Military Governments Seek Confederation
Juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger move to cement a political, economic, and defense alliance.

Chinese Shadow Bank Can’t Pay Up
A wealth management firm’s insolvency raises questions about unconventional lending institutions—a $3 trillion industry in China.

U.S. Congressional Fight Threatens to Derail Ukraine Aid
If Republicans continue to block the nearly $106 billion package, then U.S. funding for Ukraine will dry up by the end of the year.

Is Biden Ignoring Iran’s Sanctions Evasion?
Republicans say the U.S. president is allowing Iran’s increased oil exports. The evidence suggests otherwise.

America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances Are Astonishingly Strong
Countries are balancing against China—just like a student of international relations would predict.

Corporations Are Juicy Targets for Foreign Disinformation
Online slanders may become a new vector for economic warfare.

Was Henry Kissinger Really a Realist?
America’s most famous 20th century statesman wasn’t exactly what he claimed to be.

Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Southern Gaza
Mass evacuations aren’t enough to secure Palestinians’ safety from Israeli bombardments, though.

Rashid Khalidi: Biden Deserves an “F” on the Middle East
The Palestinian-American historian and professor on the road ahead after Oct. 7.

This Corporate Law Case Could Accidentally Overturn U.S. Taxes
Moore v. United States might wreak economic havoc.

The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything
A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.