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Maybe China’s Economy Isn’t So Doomed
As Beijing struggles with a downturn, some experts make a brighter case.

What Putin Stands to Gain From Israel-Hamas War
Conflict in the Middle East comes as a long-awaited distraction from Ukraine.

Why the U.S. Tolerates Qatar’s Hamas Ties
Washington’s conflicting views of Qatar reflect the constraints of U.S.-Middle East policy.

Netanyahu Hasn’t Just Lost His Credibility on Security
The prime minister’s image has long depended on keeping Israelis safe and promoting economic growth. Polls show he’s in trouble.

Latin America’s Tradition of Protest Is Under Threat
Peru's security forces killed dozens of protesters—and potentially the region's political culture along with them.

Poland Is Dreaming of Becoming a Nuclear Power
The country's new government has fanciful plans for energy production.

Israel Estimates 199 Hostages Held by Hamas
The Israeli military says there is no cease-fire agreement imminent.

Will Hezbollah Hold Back or Escalate?
The militant group must consider domestic Lebanese politics as well as relations with its patrons in Iran.

How Congressional Chaos Hampers U.S. Aid to Israel, Ukraine
Republican infighting continues as emergency crisis response funding is put on ice.

What a Ground Invasion Means for Israeli Hostages
A former White House official who oversaw the Iran hostage crisis weighs in.

What the Israel-Hamas War Means for the World Economy
Palestinians are already reeling, but a wider conflict could trigger a surge in oil prices.

Can Israel Handle a War on 2 Fronts?
Tamir Hayman, a former head of Israeli intelligence, assesses the government's capabilities.

Israel’s Intelligence Failure Is a Wake-Up Call for NATO
Officials in Brussels are questioning the extent of their reliance on technology.

Israel Orders Mass Evacuation of Northern Gaza
Human rights organizations warn it could have “devastating humanitarian consequences.”

Vengeance Is Not a Policy
Emotionally driven reactions from Washington won’t prevent future violence. Dismantling the Gaza prison could.