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Red Sea Rivalries Risk Unraveling the Horn of Africa
If Sudan’s civil war spreads to Ethiopia, it will be a humanitarian and strategic disaster.
Trump’s Board of Peace Cracks the BRICS Wall
The myth of a global south resisting U.S. hegemony melted away in Davos.
The Middle East Has Two New Rival Teams
The competition between Abrahamic and Islamic coalitions is reshaping the region.
Vietnam’s To Lam Stakes His Ascent on Rapid Growth
He has boosted the private sector and fired tens of thousands of civil servants.
Minneapolis ICE Shooting Tests Limits of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Protests, legal challenges, and bipartisan backlash are converging on the administration’s tactics.
Trump’s Venezuela Coup and Cuba Threats Are Old U.S. Habits
Interfering in Latin American affairs is Washington’s bread and butter.
Minneapolis Déjà Vu
In its response to protests, the U.S. evokes repressive regimes around the world.
As Generals Fall, Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Eating Itself
With childhood friends and top leaders in the firing line, the system is frozen with fear.
Ukraine’s Answer Might Be Kosovo
A peace plan from the Balkans could solve the hardest negotiations with Russia.
What Kent State Taught the Country About State Violence
Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s killings in Minneapolis have brought back memories of government escalation.
Can Europe Resist American Coercion?
Options range from targeted tariffs to selling off U.S. debt—but they’re risky.
Territory Still a Deal-Breaker in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Trilateral discussions among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States show little sign of compromise from Moscow.
The Soviet Lessons for Trump’s Greenland Gambit
A 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia offers a key to understanding how Trump’s adventurism plays out.
The Israel-Iran Detente Won’t Last
The next round could be bigger and uglier than last year’s 12-day war.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Jan. 17: Trump threatens Europe, the World Economic Forum begins, and China’s demographic slide continues.