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U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 4.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 4.

On Defending Human Rights, America Returns to First Principles

But for the new policy on democracy and human rights to work, Donald Trump needs to stop undermining them.

Argument
Aaron Rhodes
An illustration shows a man falling inside of a red capsule pill.
An illustration shows a man falling inside of a red capsule pill.

The Manosphere Is Fueling Extremist Violence

How governments can counter the mainstreaming of “Red Pill” ideology.

Argument
James Paterson
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey attend peace talks in Istanbul.
Officials from Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey attend peace talks in Istanbul.

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Test the Efficacy of U.S. Threats

Significant breakthrough is unlikely, as neither side appears willing to soften their demands.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks on during a press conference at the end of a European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on April 18, 2024.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks on during a press conference at the end of a European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on April 18, 2024.

Can Europe Break Free From China’s Rare-Earth Grip?

Brussels is worried it could be Beijing’s next target.

Report
Christina Lu
A man pushes a cart loaded with belongings at the Islam Qala border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan.
A man pushes a cart loaded with belongings at the Islam Qala border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Can’t Handle Another Refugee Crisis

More than 500,000 Afghans were driven out of Iran in 15 days, adding to the country’s humanitarian emergency.

South Asia Brief
Michael Kugelman
A soldier stands in a field with bare trees behind him. He holds a large winged drone up as he launches it against a cloudy dramatic sky.
A soldier stands in a field with bare trees behind him. He holds a large winged drone up as he launches it against a cloudy dramatic sky.

The Air Battle That Could Decide the Russia-Ukraine War

Kyiv’s front-line drone superiority has been slipping away as Moscow’s forces adapt. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Franz-Stefan Gady
About two dozen birds fly against a hazy brown sky near tall, narrow distillation towers and flares. The tallest flare, at the center of the photo, has a plume of flame billowing from its top.
About two dozen birds fly against a hazy brown sky near tall, narrow distillation towers and flares. The tallest flare, at the center of the photo, has a plume of flame billowing from its top.

Why Oil Sanctions No Longer Work

Oil sanctions have failed to deliver results with Iran and Russia. It would be a mistake to try them with China. This article has an audio recording

Argument
Gregory Brew
A woman carries a Druze and an Israeli flag as members of the Druze community in Israel and their supporters show solidarity with the Druze in Syria near the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on July 16.
A woman carries a Druze and an Israeli flag as members of the Druze community in Israel and their supporters show solidarity with the Druze in Syria near the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on July 16.

Why Israel Keeps Attacking Syria

Despite military wins, fear remains a key driver of Israeli policy.

Analysis
David E. Rosenberg
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaks with members of the media before boarding Marine One on the south lawn of the White House in Washington on July 15.
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaks with members of the media before boarding Marine One on the south lawn of the White House in Washington on July 15.

What Trump Doesn’t Get About AI Innovation

Tech giants are clamoring for more, not less, regulation because they know guardrails will facilitate innovation.

Argument
Bhaskar Chakravorti
A plane is shown on the tarmac, with one person boarding.
A plane is shown on the tarmac, with one person boarding.

Trump’s Deportations Spark Anger Across Africa

Africans say that the United States is using the continent as a “dumping ground.”

Africa Brief
Nosmot Gbadamosi
A section of the Yarlung Tsangpo River is seen from above in Medog County, Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, on May 13, 2023.
A section of the Yarlung Tsangpo River is seen from above in Medog County, Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, on May 13, 2023.

China Starts Construction on World’s Largest Hydropower Dam

Tibetans strongly oppose the controversial clean energy project.

China Brief
James Palmer
Palestinians push to receive a hot meal at a charity kitchen in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.
Palestinians push to receive a hot meal at a charity kitchen in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

28 Countries Slam Israel’s ‘Inhumane Killing of Civilians’ in Gaza

The joint statement calls the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation “dangerous” and accuses Israel of depriving Palestinians of human dignity.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks during a dinner in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington on July 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks during a dinner in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington on July 7.

Former Israeli PM Warns Netanyahu to ‘Be Very Careful’ With Trump

“Trump is not someone you want to have a direct confrontation with.”

Q&A
John Haltiwanger
A member of the Peoples Armed Police stands guard in front of the European Delegation in Beijing on April 6, 2023.
A member of the Peoples Armed Police stands guard in front of the European Delegation in Beijing on April 6, 2023.

Europe and China’s Tepid Anniversary

When European and Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, relations will be strained. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Dimitar Bechev
Netanyahu is seen from behind as he sits in a chair with a tall and rectangular back. He has one fist raised to gesture with. Trump is visible out of focus across the table with a serious expression. Both men wear dark suits.
Netanyahu is seen from behind as he sits in a chair with a tall and rectangular back. He has one fist raised to gesture with. Trump is visible out of focus across the table with a serious expression. Both men wear dark suits.

Netanyahu’s Hold on Power Is Slipping. Will Trump Help?

The Israeli government could fall soon, triggering new elections.

Analysis
Aaron David Miller, Lauren Morganbesser
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