Why Xi Jinping Had to Go to Pyongyang
The Chinese leader is trying to counter Russian influence and remain the center of gravity in Asia.
Washington’s New Mineral Monopolies Mirror Beijing’s Central Planning
The United States is now forced to compete entirely on terms set by China’s variation of state-directed mercantilism.
World Refugee Day in a Hemisphere that Mistook Blindness for Success
Crossings at the Darién gap have plummeted. But refugees haven’t gone away.
Ensure Accountability for Serious Crimes in Afghanistan
A U.S. report on the Afghan War is due soon, and a new international review is beginning. Both must confront war crimes and crimes against humanity by all sides.
Japan and South Korea: An Alliance of Middle Powers?
Hedging their bets against Donald Trump is pushing the two countries together.
The Persistence of “Israel First”
Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”
Trump’s Carter Nightmare in Iran
The uranium Washington could not take by force is now a test of American statecraft.
The Crisis of Global Britain
With the populist far right on the rise, the UK government has difficulty defining its role in the world.
Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election?
What to expect in the second round as Colombia chooses a successor to Gustavo Petro, its first-ever leftist president.
Half a Dozen ‘Ceasefires’ Later, the Attack on Iran Has Exposed the Limits of U.S.-Israeli Hegemony
In Iran, Trump and Netanyahu thought they could impose imperialism on the cheap — but it turns out not everyone is playing that game.
The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.
The Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year’s games.
The Dollar’s Exorbitant Burden
U.S. policy is helping yuan adoption in Latin America.
The Rise of the “Conflict-Permanence” Industry
Gaza is a tragic example of how a business has been created around the administering of crisis.
Pete Hegseth’s Invasions
On weapons, energy, and tech, Europe is groping toward a declaration of independence from America.