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The Rise and Fall of an Iraqi Strongman
Mohammed al-Halbousi’s ruthless consolidation of power alienated both Sunnis and Shiites.
The Future of Hamas Passes Through Tehran
Clarity about Gaza’s postwar rule requires addressing the role of Iran.
Russia Is the Loser in the Israel-Hamas War
Moscow’s decade as the arbiter of the Middle East is coming to an end.
Argentina Elects a New “Anarcho-Capitalist” President
Javier Milei is set to usher the country into uncharted political territory.
The World Still Thinks China Is Rising
Polling shows Beijing is seen as powerful—and malign.
Milei Inherits an Economically Devastated Argentina
Ordinary lives have been ravaged by massive inflation.
China Aims to Corner the Undersea Mineral Market, Too
The race is on to tap the riches of minerals in the high seas.
The West Should Give Up the Battle of Narratives
The Western world has misunderstood what the global south really wants.
Why It’s So Hard to Regulate AI
The world may need new rulebooks for the rapidly evolving technology.
The Inconvenient Truth of Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples
Tribal groups assert their own claims on a contested island.
How Javier Milei Upended Argentina’s Politics
If he wins the presidency, the far-right libertarian will have young voters to thank.
Why Did America’s Elite Keep Falling for Crypto Frauds?
Even experienced journalists got suckered by Sam Bankman-Fried.
Living in a Material World
One of the defining features of modern supply chains is a distinct lack of human beings.
U.N. Suspends Aid Shipments Into Gaza
Meanwhile, residents of southern Gaza evacuate ahead of anticipated Israeli offensive.
Rishi Sunak Goes Back to the Future
The return of David Cameron may signal a return to centrism, but it shows that Britain’s Conservatives have no clear sense of direction.
