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A worker in a white fireproof smock and face guard is seen from across a room at a factory as they shovel smoldering coals into a massive metal furnace. The room is dim other than the bright light from the furnace and the scattered glow of coal spread across the floor.
A worker in a white fireproof smock and face guard is seen from across a room at a factory as they shovel smoldering coals into a massive metal furnace. The room is dim other than the bright light from the furnace and the scattered glow of coal spread across the floor.

Ukraine Has Become Europe’s Arsenal

The Ukrainian arms industry has kept its own country—and potentially the entire continent—competitive on the battlefield. This article has an audio recording

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following a meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea in Tokyo on March 22.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi following a meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea in Tokyo on March 22.

Trump’s Volatility Is Pushing Asia Toward Beijing

But fears over China’s intentions could limit its regional gains.

Raxmatulla Murtazali Muslimov of Azerbaijan competes against Zafar Dama of Turkey in the Mens Freestyle Wrestling 70 kg quarter final during the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games at the Heydar Aliyev Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 20, 2017.
Raxmatulla Murtazali Muslimov of Azerbaijan competes against Zafar Dama of Turkey in the Mens Freestyle Wrestling 70 kg quarter final during the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games at the Heydar Aliyev Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 20, 2017.

Turkey’s Pivotal Moment With Azerbaijan

Unless Ankara reclaims its autonomy, it risks missing its moment to lead in Eurasia.

Rubio sits between Congo's and Rwanda's foreign ministers. Thet are all signing documents.
Rubio sits between Congo's and Rwanda's foreign ministers. Thet are all signing documents.

Can Trump Bring Peace to Congo?

Despite a U.S.-brokered agreement, many experts remain skeptical.

Trump and Netanyahu stand shoulder to shoulder as they pose for media. Netanyahu smiles slightly; Trump has a serious expression and gestures with one hand. The hood of a vehicle with a small American flag displayed on it is visible in the foreground
Trump and Netanyahu stand shoulder to shoulder as they pose for media. Netanyahu smiles slightly; Trump has a serious expression and gestures with one hand. The hood of a vehicle with a small American flag displayed on it is visible in the foreground
Children play next to the Bund Bull sculpture in Shanghai.
Children play next to the Bund Bull sculpture in Shanghai.

No Talk, but Some Action on U.S.-China Tariffs

Beijing refutes Trump’s claims about ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.

Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney dances at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario, on April 29.
Canadian Liberal Party leader Mark Carney dances at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario, on April 29.

Mark Carney’s Liberals Win in Canada on Anti-Trump Platform

The victory over the Conservatives reflects widespread public outrage with the Trump administration’s threats.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing executive orders in the Oval Office in Washington on April 23.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing executive orders in the Oval Office in Washington on April 23.

A Surprising Realist POV on Trump

Emma Ashford: “This isn’t some abrupt shift or aberration.” This article has an audio recording

U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Jan. 21.
U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Jan. 21.

How Trump Could Use Tariffs to Attract Investment

The administration already has a blueprint—and now needs to make it work.

A supporter wears a hat reading “Canada is not for sale” during a campaign rally for Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre in Oakville, Ontario.
A supporter wears a hat reading “Canada is not for sale” during a campaign rally for Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre in Oakville, Ontario.

Trump Looms Over Canada’s Pivotal Election

The U.S. president’s trade war and threats of annexation have complicated Canadian voters’ calculus as they head to the polls.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27.
People hold a candlelight vigil to denounce a militant attack against tourists in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 23.
People hold a candlelight vigil to denounce a militant attack against tourists in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on April 23.

Kashmir Attack Shatters Illusion of Calm

New Delhi said normalcy had returned to the region, but the deadly violence against tourists shows that it needs to strengthen its defenses.

Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader, Mark Carney, waves to supporters at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario.
Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader, Mark Carney, waves to supporters at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario.

Is Mark Carney Canada’s Answer to Donald Trump?

Tariffs could drive down GDP, but Canada has its own leverage against the United States. This article has an audio recording

People visit St. Joseph’s Church in Beijing.
People visit St. Joseph’s Church in Beijing.

Pope Francis’s Biggest Mistake Was China

A desire to deal with Beijing led to papal silence on human rights.

Eight people dressed in camouflage military combat uniforms wade across a river, the water up to their waists. The soldiers carry large backpacks along with their rifles. Snowcapped mountains and a thick forest of evergreen trees loom in the distance.
Eight people dressed in camouflage military combat uniforms wade across a river, the water up to their waists. The soldiers carry large backpacks along with their rifles. Snowcapped mountains and a thick forest of evergreen trees loom in the distance.

Get Ready for the Aleutian Island Crisis

As conflict heats up in the Arctic, foreign adversaries eye Alaskan territory.

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