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U.S. President Donald Trump departs the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, for Abu Dhabi.
U.S. President Donald Trump departs the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, for Abu Dhabi.

A New Authoritarian Era in the Mideast?

By embracing Syria’s Sharaa, Trump sanctifies Arab autocracy. 

Pakistanis wave the national flag as they celebrate after the cease-fire between Pakistan and India, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, on May 10.
Pakistanis wave the national flag as they celebrate after the cease-fire between Pakistan and India, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, on May 10.

India-Pakistan Cease-Fire Cements a Dangerous Baseline

Future conflicts will likely erupt faster and escalate more intensely.

A large container vessel operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk is docked at the Yantian International Container Terminal in Shenzhen, China, on April 12.
A large container vessel operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk is docked at the Yantian International Container Terminal in Shenzhen, China, on April 12.

Trump’s Shifting Tariffs Are Disrupting Global Shipping

Shipowners and sailors are recalculating routes daily.

People walk along a street past a mural dedicated to Oleksandr Khmil, a former hockey player and coach killed in battle against Russian troops, in Kyiv on May 15.
People walk along a street past a mural dedicated to Oleksandr Khmil, a former hockey player and coach killed in battle against Russian troops, in Kyiv on May 15.
Presidential candidate George Simion is shown on a screen addressing his supporters at the campaign headquarters of their candidate after polls closed on May 4, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania.
Presidential candidate George Simion is shown on a screen addressing his supporters at the campaign headquarters of their candidate after polls closed on May 4, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania.

Romania’s Far Right Is More Extreme Than You Think

The country’s conservative populists have a long—and radical—history.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up the document after participating in the signing of the Abraham Accords where the countries of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recognize Israel, at the White House in Washington on Sept. 15, 2020.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up the document after participating in the signing of the Abraham Accords where the countries of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recognize Israel, at the White House in Washington on Sept. 15, 2020.

Somehow, the Abraham Accords Are Alive and Well

Despite Israel’s escalations in the region, its peace deals are still surviving—and potentially expanding.

A boy walks past destroyed buildings in Ghouta, Syria.
A boy walks past destroyed buildings in Ghouta, Syria.

The Long Shadow of Syria’s Chemical Weapons

USAID funding cuts cast doubt on eliminating the country’s stockpile.

A demonstrator holds a framed picture of Abdul Malik al-Huthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi group, during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Sanaa on April 11.
A demonstrator holds a framed picture of Abdul Malik al-Huthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi group, during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Sanaa on April 11.

The Campaign to Mainstream the Houthis

A surprise ceasefire with the U.S. comes amidst narrative laundering by Western political figures.

Palestinians check the site of an Israeli strike in the Gaza city of Jabalia.
Palestinians check the site of an Israeli strike in the Gaza city of Jabalia.

Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza in Renewed Military Campaign

Deadly assaults and warnings of famine come as the United States pushes for a renewed cease-fire.

Two men stand on either side of a table covered with different newspapers, neatly organized to show off as many front pages as possible. The writing is in a mix of English, Hindi, Arabic, and other languages. One of the men reads a copy of the Hindustan Times; the other shuffles through the stacks on the table.
Two men stand on either side of a table covered with different newspapers, neatly organized to show off as many front pages as possible. The writing is in a mix of English, Hindi, Arabic, and other languages. One of the men reads a copy of the Hindustan Times; the other shuffles through the stacks on the table.

Why Disinformation Surged During the India-Pakistan Crisis

Misleading content proliferated in part because of the kinetic nature of the conflict.

A closeup of a girl holding a device to prick her fingertip.
A closeup of a girl holding a device to prick her fingertip.

Trump’s Aid Freeze Is Undermining His Immigration Policy

Colombia relied on U.S. funding to support Venezuelan migrants. Now, many are on the brink of survival.

A child of roughly 2 or 3 years old is held up by a man amid a group of ultra-Orthodox men in black brimmed hats and dark clothes. The child wears a small knit cap and a blue sweater.
A child of roughly 2 or 3 years old is held up by a man amid a group of ultra-Orthodox men in black brimmed hats and dark clothes. The child wears a small knit cap and a blue sweater.
World Bank President Ajay Banga clasps hands with Kenyan President William Ruto at the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris on June 23, 2023.
World Bank President Ajay Banga clasps hands with Kenyan President William Ruto at the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris on June 23, 2023.

Washington’s Energy U-Turn Is Good News for Africa

After Trump administration pressure, the World Bank may make sweeping changes to global energy finance.

An illustration shows a pixellated image of a young woman looking over her shoulder duplicated several times with a cursor hand pointer moving one of the images into place.
An illustration shows a pixellated image of a young woman looking over her shoulder duplicated several times with a cursor hand pointer moving one of the images into place.

OnlyFans Performers Can’t Get Justice

The law says stealing OnlyFans content is sexual abuse. Enforcement is another matter.

Musk wears a red had that reads "GULF OF AMERICA."
Musk wears a red had that reads "GULF OF AMERICA."

Elon Musk Was Donald Trump’s Useful Idiot

It’s looking increasingly likely that the world’s richest man got played.

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