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Bursts of light fly over a city skyline at night, showing the path of a missile fired from Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system as it intercepts another missile.
Bursts of light fly over a city skyline at night, showing the path of a missile fired from Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system as it intercepts another missile.

U.S. to Bolster Israel’s Missile Defenses

The Iron Dome may not be so ironclad if Hezbollah joins the war.

Report
Anusha Rathi
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov sits at a desk and looks down at its surface during a diplomatic meeting. Bayramov wears a dark blue suit, and a microphone sits on his desk between a small Azerbaijani flag and a bouquet of white flowers.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov sits at a desk and looks down at its surface during a diplomatic meeting. Bayramov wears a dark blue suit, and a microphone sits on his desk between a small Azerbaijani flag and a bouquet of white flowers.

How the End of Nagorno-Karabakh Will Reshape Geopolitics

Azerbaijan’s dramatic takeover has serious consequences for Armenia, Turkey, Iran, and beyond.

Analysis
Samuel Ramani
U.S. President Joe Biden, wearing a black suit and sunglasses, is seen from behind as he listens to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. The sky behind the men is blue, and the corner of a building is visible behind them.
U.S. President Joe Biden, wearing a black suit and sunglasses, is seen from behind as he listens to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone. The sky behind the men is blue, and the corner of a building is visible behind them.

The U.S. Can’t Lead on Quantum Computing Alone

Winning the race to develop this critical technology will require a little help from friends.

Argument
Bronte Munro
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Joe Biden, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hold a press conference during the AUKUS summit on March 13 in San Diego, California.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Joe Biden, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hold a press conference during the AUKUS summit on March 13 in San Diego, California.

Why AUKUS Is in Danger of Stalling

Australia is not taking its defense commitments seriously.

Argument
John Lee
People wave the Palestinian flag during a protest in solidarity with Gaza in Tunis, Tunisia, on Oct. 21.
People wave the Palestinian flag during a protest in solidarity with Gaza in Tunis, Tunisia, on Oct. 21.

Regional Leaders Fear Spillover From Israel-Hamas War

Arab League chief: “We have a significant worry.”

Africa Brief
Nosmot Gbadamosi
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Israel Strikes Gaza Ahead of Macron’s Visit to Jerusalem

Hundreds of Palestinian civilians are feared dead, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rests her chin on her hand as she sits in front of a microphone during a press conference in Rome. Meloni, a woman in her 40s wearing a black suit jacket, frowns slightly as she looks to the side.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rests her chin on her hand as she sits in front of a microphone during a press conference in Rome. Meloni, a woman in her 40s wearing a black suit jacket, frowns slightly as she looks to the side.

Giorgia Meloni Gets a Reality Check on Immigration

Italy’s populist prime minister vowed to crack down on illegal immigration. Things didn’t work out that way.

Report
Michele Barbero
A ship is seen docked at Israel’s southern Ashdod Port on May 31, 2010.
A ship is seen docked at Israel’s southern Ashdod Port on May 31, 2010.

The War With Hamas Could Threaten Israel’s Imports

If shipping companies decide Israeli ports are too risky, the country could soon find itself running out of food.

Analysis
Elisabeth Braw
A military truck of the Nigerien security forces, part of an escort to a French military convoy, crosses the Lazaret district in Niamey, Niger, on Oct. 10.
A military truck of the Nigerien security forces, part of an escort to a French military convoy, crosses the Lazaret district in Niamey, Niger, on Oct. 10.

A New West African Security Pact Is Bound to Fail

The Alliance of Sahel States is focused more on stoking anti-French sentiment than fighting violent extremism.

Analysis
Folahanmi Aina
A large screen in a big conference center shows Sisi seated at a table alongside other officials.
A large screen in a big conference center shows Sisi seated at a table alongside other officials.

The World Can’t Solve the Israel-Hamas War Without Egypt

Although it will prove a challenging partner, Cairo has critical interests and strong leverage in Gaza.

Argument
Jon B. Alterman, Daniel Byman
A boy wearing a kerchief mask over his nose and mouth holds a larger silver gun on his shoulder.
A boy wearing a kerchief mask over his nose and mouth holds a larger silver gun on his shoulder.

Are U.S. Gun-Makers Responsible for Violence in Mexico?

A lawsuit explores the extent to which manufacturers are culpable for global crime.

Feature
Chantal Flores
Demonstrators display anti-China placards during a protest against Chinese maritime incursions in Manila on June 18, 2019.
Demonstrators display anti-China placards during a protest against Chinese maritime incursions in Manila on June 18, 2019.

Asia’s Middle Powers Can Help Reduce the Risk of War

With China resisting U.S. pleas to manage superpower competition, other countries should step in.

Argument
Brendan Taylor
People watch humanitarian aid enter Gaza through the Rafah Border Crossing.
People watch humanitarian aid enter Gaza through the Rafah Border Crossing.

U.S. Urges Israel to Delay Ground Invasion

Israel prepares for a ground invasion as Washington argues that postponing it would buy more time for hostage negotiations.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
An attendee tries out a virtual-reality Meta Oculus Quest 2 headset during the Mobile World Congress, focused on artificial intelligence and other technology, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 3, 2022.
An attendee tries out a virtual-reality Meta Oculus Quest 2 headset during the Mobile World Congress, focused on artificial intelligence and other technology, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 3, 2022.

Europe’s Tech Curbs Are a Double-Edged Sword

The continent’s eagerness to regulate global tech companies could backfire on its own.

Argument
Jeremiah Johnson
A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is seen from behind as he stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. A police vehicle with headlights on is in front of him and lights and the roof of the soccer stadium are seen in the distance.
A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is seen from behind as he stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. A police vehicle with headlights on is in front of him and lights and the roof of the soccer stadium are seen in the distance.

After Hamas Attacks, Terror Threats Are on the Rise

Terror groups compete for funds and thrive on attention. That makes the world a much more dangerous place after Oct. 7.

Analysis
Lynne O’Donnell
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