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PKK to Disband, End Insurgency in Turkey
The Kurdish group’s announcement concludes one of the longest conflicts in the region.
How Trump Can Reset His Failed Ukraine Policy
More pressure on Russia could end the war.
Trump Heads to the Gulf With Deals on the Table
The U.S. president’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE has billions of dollars at stake—sometimes with troubling implications.
U.S. and China Announce Big Tariff Rollback
In a joint statement, the two sides took a step back from the cliff. 
How the Oct. 7 Attack on Israel Sank the Palestinian Cause
The war in Gaza galvanized sympathy for Palestinians but little more.
Japan’s Support for Women’s Equality Doesn’t Extend to Domestic Reform
Anxieties around imperial succession have exposed the nation’s lack of gender parity.
American Shipbuilding Needs Allies
If it wants icebreakers, the United States must embrace the role of junior industrial partner.
Biased AI Models Are Increasing Political Polarization
AI tools trained in different countries are producing wildly divergent views on controversial geopolitical questions.
The Post-World War II System Was Always Fragile
Franklin Roosevelt warned that even in peacetime, America’s obligations to the world would continue.
Is American Soft Power Finished?
Joseph Nye’s death marks the end of an era of U.S. foreign policy.
U.S., China Prepare for High-Stakes Trade Talks in Geneva
But the likelihood of the two sides reaching a comprehensive deal soon remains low.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of May 3: Australia and Singapore vote, India strikes Pakistan, and the conclave picks a new pope.
The Long History of U.S.-Canada War Plans
An unthinkable conflict has been gamed out surprisingly often.
A Thousand Ways of Being Chinese
Emily Feng’s “Let Only Red Flowers Bloom” delves into identity in Xi’s China.
What Abundance Lacks
A bestselling progressive book gets its policy all wrong.
