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King of the Dammed
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s mega-infrastructure projects are enriching construction companies while reshaping his country’s waterscape for the worse.

Why China’s Economy Is at a Turning Point
FP Live convenes three experts to explore whether Beijing can turn around its fortunes.

Cash Can’t Fix Japan’s Fertility Crisis
Women’s role in society has evolved, but Kishida’s policies haven’t kept up.

The Israel-Hamas War Reverberates Around the World
Here’s how the conflict has affected countries including the U.S., China, and Russia.

There Is No Going Back to Pre-Populist Poland
Many expectations for the new government are wishful thinking or just plain wrong.

The Best Books for Understanding the Israel-Hamas War
Ten reads that offer insight into the origins of today’s conflict—and what may come next.

AI Will First Come for Women
Female workers may be at highest risk from the coming waves of automation.

The Rise of the New Spycraft Regimes
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez’s indictment should remind the West not to underestimate the intelligence capabilities of smaller powers.

Biden Asks Congress for $105 Billion to Back Israel, Ukraine
Continued support for both wars is a matter of U.S. national security, the president said.

Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas
It seems that the Turkish president is once again ready to burn bridges with Israel.

Cairo Needs Cash and Gazans Need Shelter. Can a Deal Be Brokered?
The war has put Egypt in the spotlight—but taking in Palestinian refugees is fraught.

Biden’s ‘Inflection Points’ Don’t Add Up
The president tries hard to convince Americans they’re “the indispensable nation.” But his latest speech won’t persuade many around the world.

Stranded in Tunisia
The country has become the favored departure point for Europe, but Kais Saied’s crackdown is endangering migrants whether they stay or go.

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Is More Successful Than You Think
The focus on the stalled land war obscures major successes in Crimea and the Black Sea.

Europe Aims to Break Its China Habit
The EU is accelerating efforts to secure its critical mineral supply chains and curb its reliance on Beijing.