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Europe Pushes U.S. to Take Tougher Stance on Russia
U.S., French, and Ukrainian officials meet in Paris for discussions on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Can a Conservative Win Back Canada?
Pierre Poilievre’s path to power looked assured—until Donald Trump returned.

Trump’s Trade Policies Keep Undercutting His Own Goals
Trump’s tariffs are set to make reshoring harder and trade deficits bigger.

How Generations of Experts Built U.S. Power
And now Trump is throwing it all away.

Trump Is About to Learn That Iran Is a Problem Without a Solution
A second round of nuclear talks will be held this weekend.

How Far Will the U.S.-China Trade War Go?
The White House may have miscalculated Beijing’s ability to endure pain—and a popular mood to stand up to Trump.

How Noboa Avoided the Incumbency Trap
Latin American voters tend to reject ruling parties and politicians. What did Ecuador’s president do differently?

U.S. Eyes Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth
But investment in tapping the country’s reserves would be a dangerous gamble.

Myanmar’s Earthquake Exposes Political Fault Lines
The junta has exploited past crises to reinforce its power—and it can do it again.

Brussels Gambles on Meloni-Trump Meeting to Secure a Trade Deal
However, some are worried that the far-right leader could prioritize Italy’s interests over the European Union’s.

Trump’s Tariffs Hit Hard Tech Realities
China’s role in smartphone and chip supply chains is blunting the U.S. president’s ambitions—at least for now.

Why Authoritarians Attack Universities First
A Yale professor and expert on fascism talks about why he’s leaving the United States under Trump.

Ecuador Sticks With Trump-Friendly President
Incumbent Daniel Noboa won a campaign roiled by transnational gang violence and an energy crisis.

Russia Is Trying to Push River Borders
Estonia is dealing with yet more gray-zone aggression from Moscow.

The New Syria Is Run Like the Old
A constitution by decree gives the president unchecked powers, risking what has been an impressive transition.