Latest

List of Latest articles

Three people, one holding a flashlight, crouch in the opening of a tunnel with rain falling in the background.
Three people, one holding a flashlight, crouch in the opening of a tunnel with rain falling in the background.

‘Andor’ Is a Lesson in Building Rebellion

‘Star Wars’ proves a surprisingly rich text for insurgency.

Argument
Sarah E. Parkinson
A plume of heavy smoke rises over an oil refinery in southern Tehran, after it was hit in an overnight Israeli strike.
A plume of heavy smoke rises over an oil refinery in southern Tehran, after it was hit in an overnight Israeli strike.

Iran Could Still Roil Energy Markets

The global economic impact of the Israel-Iran war has been contained—so far. This article has an audio recording

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
Steve Witkoff attends the Republican National Convention in 2024.
Steve Witkoff attends the Republican National Convention in 2024.

The Metternich of the Bronx

Witkoff’s diplomacy has spectacularly failed, but he is likely to continue to play a major role.

Profile
Adrian Karatnycky
People stand outside the White House protesting the Israeli strikes on Iran and any potential U.S. involvement. One of the banners reads "Stop U.S. backed Israel's attacks on Iran," while another reads "All together for peace."
People stand outside the White House protesting the Israeli strikes on Iran and any potential U.S. involvement. One of the banners reads "Stop U.S. backed Israel's attacks on Iran," while another reads "All together for peace."

Four Questions Trump Should Consider Before Attacking Iran

To succeed, the United States must be able to translate battlefield wins into political leverage.

Analysis
Daniel Byman
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele greets attendees after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 22, 2024.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele greets attendees after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, on Feb. 22, 2024.

Bukele’s Anti-Crime Model Has Its Limits

El Salvador’s president has attained rockstar status on the global right. But don’t expect other countries to copy his policies.

Argument
Oliver Stuenkel
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum before a group photo during the G-7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum before a group photo during the G-7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17.

Sheinbaum Makes Her G-7 Debut

After years of disengagement on the global stage, Mexico’s new president is taking a different tack.

Latin America Brief
Catherine Osborn
Emmerson Mnangagwa stands flanked on either side with two men in formal military uniforms as he stares straight at the camera. Mnangagwa is a man in his 70s wearing a dark suit along with a green sash and military medals and other honors pinned to his jacket.
Emmerson Mnangagwa stands flanked on either side with two men in formal military uniforms as he stares straight at the camera. Mnangagwa is a man in his 70s wearing a dark suit along with a green sash and military medals and other honors pinned to his jacket.

The Perfect Storm Pushing Zimbabwe Toward Crisis

Simmering tensions and an ambitious president could mean wider unrest.

Analysis
R. Maxwell Bone
Newly recruited Indian Army soldiers from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) take part in a parade at the JAKLI Army headquarters in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 5.
Newly recruited Indian Army soldiers from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) take part in a parade at the JAKLI Army headquarters in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on June 5.

Are India’s Civilian and Military Authorities Aligned?

Officers—not officials—have commented on efficacy in the recent conflict with Pakistan.

Analysis
Sumit Ganguly
Iranian protocol soldiers stand guard during a ceremony to mark the 27th anniversary of the Islamic revolution at the mausoleum of Iran's late founder of Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on Feb. 1, 2006.
Iranian protocol soldiers stand guard during a ceremony to mark the 27th anniversary of the Islamic revolution at the mausoleum of Iran's late founder of Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran on Feb. 1, 2006.

What Regime Change Means in Iran

A new Iran may emerge from the current conflict, but don’t expect a democracy.

Argument
Arash Azizi
A message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump reads, “Mr. President, Finish the job,” in Tel Aviv.
A message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump reads, “Mr. President, Finish the job,” in Tel Aviv.

Trump Weighs Direct U.S. Military Involvement Against Iran

Tehran has warned Washington that its participation would likely lead to all-out war.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23, 2024.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 23, 2024.

Where Does India Stand on the Israel-Iran Conflict?

New Delhi is used to balancing ties with rival states during a crisis, but the latest test is a tough one.

South Asia Brief
Michael Kugelman
A billboard bearing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by a message is deployed in central Tel Aviv, Israel.
A billboard bearing a picture of U.S. President Donald Trump accompanied by a message is deployed in central Tel Aviv, Israel.

The Many Ways U.S. Involvement in the War on Iran Could Go Badly

Trump initially showed caution but now seems to want the credit.

Analysis
Howard W. French
Lee Jae-myung smiles as he stands in the doorway of an airplane and waves at those gathered outside. Kim Hye-gyeong stands beside him, smiling also. Both are dressed in formal attire; Lee wears a black suit, striped tie, and wireframe glasses, while Kim wears a pale gray dress.
Lee Jae-myung smiles as he stands in the doorway of an airplane and waves at those gathered outside. Kim Hye-gyeong stands beside him, smiling also. Both are dressed in formal attire; Lee wears a black suit, striped tie, and wireframe glasses, while Kim wears a pale gray dress.

South Korea’s New President Wants Flexible Diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung is trying to avoid the ideological fixations of his predecessors. This article has an audio recording

Argument
Michelle Kim
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the assembly during a session of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) at its headquarters in Jerusalem.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses the assembly during a session of the Israeli parliament (Knesset) at its headquarters in Jerusalem.

Israel’s Long Road to Regional Dominance

First it humiliated the Arabs, then the Iranians—but Israel still needs Trump.

Analysis
Michael Hirsh
Ships are docked at a port in Russia.
Ships are docked at a port in Russia.

Russia’s Newest Victims May Be Fish

Moscow is threatening to blow up a key maritime agreement to protect its spies.

Analysis
Elisabeth Braw
Load 15 More Articles
Loading graphics