U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.

Qatar First?

Trump gives Doha major (and unusual) security guarantees.

A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant.
A wide shot shows Netanyahu standing at a lectern addressing the UN meeting room, with many seats in the large chamber vacant.

Netanyahu Faces Icy Reception at UNGA

The Israeli prime minister was met with protests both inside and outside of U.N. headquarters.

Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag.
Antonio Guterres is sitting down in front of a UN flag and gestures toward Donald Trump, who is sitting down in front of a United States flag.

UNGA Beyond the Conflicts

The U.N. forges ahead on climate and AI despite U.S. ambivalence and mixed messaging.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concludes his remarks during the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa concludes his remarks during the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 24.

Sharaa’s Successful UNGA PR Tour 

The Syrian leader sought to reassure his many doubters that he’s a man of peace and tolerance. 

Donald Trump at UNGA with one finger pointing toward the audience.
Donald Trump at UNGA with one finger pointing toward the audience.

Trump’s United Nations Grievance Airing

The U.S. president used his lengthy speech at UNGA to rail against immigration, climate activism, escalators, and more.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a United Nations General Assembly meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians, seen in New York City on Sept. 22.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a United Nations General Assembly meeting organized by France and Saudi Arabia in support of a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians, seen in New York City on Sept. 22.

UNGA Puts Palestine in the Spotlight

Day 1 of the gathering’s high-level week was dominated by discussion of a two-state solution.

Donald Trump speaking behind a podium at United Nations headquarters.
Donald Trump speaking behind a podium at United Nations headquarters.

What We’ll Be Watching for at UNGA

Trump will be the elephant in the room.

Smoke billows into an overcast sky above a dense area of buildings.
Smoke billows into an overcast sky above a dense area of buildings.

Israel’s Regional War

The Israeli military has now bombed several countries in addition to its assault on Gaza.

Crew members of a U.S. Navy ship are seen gathering on the deck of the vessel. A U.S. flag can also be seen.
Crew members of a U.S. Navy ship are seen gathering on the deck of the vessel. A U.S. flag can also be seen.

Trump’s New War on ‘Narcoterrorists’

The U.S. military adds bombing alleged drug traffickers to its ever-growing list of duties.

U.S. National Guard troops spread mulch around the Tidal Basin near the National Mall in Washington on Aug. 26.
U.S. National Guard troops spread mulch around the Tidal Basin near the National Mall in Washington on Aug. 26.

Trump’s Lethal Landscapers

Is Trump hurting military readiness?

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office in Washington on Aug. 14.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office in Washington on Aug. 14.

How Many Peace Deals Has Trump Actually Brokered?

The U.S. president says it’s six (or maybe seven), but reality is a bit murkier.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in Danang, Vietnam, on Nov. 11, 2017.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ summit in Danang, Vietnam, on Nov. 11, 2017.

What Trump and Putin Want From the Alaska Summit

And what they’re likely to get.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff looks on during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (not pictured) before signing a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff looks on during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (not pictured) before signing a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7.

Trump’s Mr. Fix It Goes to Moscow

How much has U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff actually fixed?

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (left) and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot chair a conference on Palestine and a two-state solution at the United Nations in New York City on July 29. 
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (left) and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot chair a conference on Palestine and a two-state solution at the United Nations in New York City on July 29. 

The Two-State Solution Gets a Lifeline

A U.N. conference tries to revive hope for a way out of the Israel-Palestine conundrum.

Elbridge Colby (right), the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, attends a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 21.
Elbridge Colby (right), the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, attends a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 21.

AUKUS Gets Raucous

A U.S. review of the landmark submarine deal is causing consternation across several ponds.

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