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An illustration shows a peace dove with a rocket in its beak tangled in barbed wire atop a border wall between Gaza and Israel.
An illustration shows a peace dove with a rocket in its beak tangled in barbed wire atop a border wall between Gaza and Israel.

Vengeance Is Not a Policy

Emotionally driven reactions from Washington won’t prevent future violence. Dismantling the Gaza prison could.

Argument
Ian S. Lustick
Supporters of the main opposition Civic Coalition wave Polish flags at a rally in Pruszkow, Poland, on Oct. 13.
Supporters of the main opposition Civic Coalition wave Polish flags at a rally in Pruszkow, Poland, on Oct. 13.

The Future of European Integration Hinges on Poland

In this weekend’s Polish election, more than the country’s future is on the line.

Argument
Nicholas Lokker
Israeli soldiers and and a tank are silhouetted on a hazy, dusty horizon as they move near the Gaza border as the Israeli army deploys military vehicles around the Gaza Strip.
Israeli soldiers and and a tank are silhouetted on a hazy, dusty horizon as they move near the Gaza border as the Israeli army deploys military vehicles around the Gaza Strip.

Israel Prepares for Block-by-Block Warfare in Gaza

The goal is to destroy Hamas. The human cost will be high.

Report
Jack Detsch, Anusha Rathi
A couple stands with their back to the camera across a plaza from the dome of the U.S. Capitol building, which rises up against a bright blue dusk sky.
A couple stands with their back to the camera across a plaza from the dome of the U.S. Capitol building, which rises up against a bright blue dusk sky.

‘We’re Just Not Able to Function Right Now’

Democratic U.S. Rep. Andy Kim on a dysfunctional Congress amid two wars in Europe and the Middle East.

Insider
Ravi Agrawal
The troops and vehicles of an Israeli armored brigade are silhouetted as they move along a dirt road between hills in a hazy orange and yellow dawn scene during the Yom Arab-Israeli War in 1973.
The troops and vehicles of an Israeli armored brigade are silhouetted as they move along a dirt road between hills in a hazy orange and yellow dawn scene during the Yom Arab-Israeli War in 1973.

The 1973 War Analogy Is Deeper Than You Think

The parallels from 50 years ago will shape the region’s battle today.

Argument
Kenneth M. Pollack
A rainbow behind the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum
A rainbow behind the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum

Getting Rome Right and America Wrong

A new history of empire is far too British.

Review
Bret Devereaux
Demonstrators carry Israeli flags and a large sign that reads "New York Stands With Israel."
Demonstrators carry Israeli flags and a large sign that reads "New York Stands With Israel."

The Peril in Declaring ‘I Stand With Israel’

Such sentiments stymie discussion of the harder questions around Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.

Argument
Howard W. French
(L-R) The chairman of the "Voice" (Hlas) political party Peter Pellegrini, the Chairman of the social democratic Smer party Robert Fico and the chairman of the far-right Slovak National Party (SNS) Andrej Danko take their seats as they agreed on a coalition to form a new government in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Oct. 11.
(L-R) The chairman of the "Voice" (Hlas) political party Peter Pellegrini, the Chairman of the social democratic Smer party Robert Fico and the chairman of the far-right Slovak National Party (SNS) Andrej Danko take their seats as they agreed on a coalition to form a new government in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Oct. 11.

Robert Fico Isn’t the Next Viktor Orban

Slovakia’s resurrected leader needed allies to form a government—and he isn’t as pro-Russian as many observers fear.

Dispatch
Dariusz Kalan
People take part in a rally to show their support for Palestinians and opposition to Israel’s military operations in Gaza in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 10.
People take part in a rally to show their support for Palestinians and opposition to Israel’s military operations in Gaza in Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 10.

Why Chile’s Response to the Israel-Hamas War Stands Out

The country is home to the largest Palestinian diaspora outside of the Middle East.

Latin America Brief
Catherine Osborn
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speak to the media in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speak to the media in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Blinken Visits Israel to Pledge U.S. Military Aid

The White House will send nearly $2 billion to Israel.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a roundtable with Jewish community leaders on Oct. 11 in Washington.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a roundtable with Jewish community leaders on Oct. 11 in Washington.

Has Washington’s Middle East Policy Failed?

The status quo is unworkable, but no one appears to be offering viable long-term solutions.

It's Debatable
Emma Ashford, Matthew Kroenig
Mourners attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Shilo Rauchberger at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem. Wreaths of flowers adorn the grave in front of them as heads in the crowd are bowed in mourning. An Israeli flag is in front of one man.
Mourners attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Shilo Rauchberger at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem. Wreaths of flowers adorn the grave in front of them as heads in the crowd are bowed in mourning. An Israeli flag is in front of one man.

Hamas’s Strategy of Failure

Its attack on Israel is likely to set the group back and will prove especially devastating to ordinary Palestinians.

Analysis
Daniel Byman
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (not seen) following their meeting in Ramallah, West Bank.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (not seen) following their meeting in Ramallah, West Bank.

Modi’s Comments on Israel-Gaza War Signal Shift

Forthrightly expressing solidarity with Israel, India steps away from a long-held approach toward the Palestinians.

Analysis
Sumit Ganguly, Nicolas Blarel
An Israeli army self-propelled howitzer fires rounds near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023.
An Israeli army self-propelled howitzer fires rounds near the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 11, 2023.

3 Factors That Will Shape the Israel-Hamas War

The conflict could quickly turn into a military quagmire.

Situation Report
Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch
Keys are left in a door riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood in a kibbutz in Israel after a Hamas raid on civilians.
Keys are left in a door riddled with bullet holes and stained with blood in a kibbutz in Israel after a Hamas raid on civilians.

Why the Israeli Hostages Face Grim Prospects

Boaz Ganor, an experienced hostage negotiator, explains the trade-offs confronting Israel’s government.

Q&A
Tal Alroy
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