World
Africa After Yevgeny Prigozhin
The mercenary leader’s death gives the Russian government an opportunity to wield more power and influence in Africa.
The Death of a Russian Warlord
Two months after a failed mutiny, Yevgeny Prigozhin appears to be no more.
China’s Ticking Time Bomb
After decades of unprecedented economic growth, the CCP seems on the verge of a new era.
How a Second Trump Term Could Destroy NATO
Withdrawing support from Ukraine would start a chain reaction.
Ain’t No Party Like a Camp David Party
Biden hosts leaders of Japan and South Korea in the face of threats from China and North Korea.
Biden’s Camp David Moment
South Korea and Japan set aside historical differences to address a rising China.
Incentivizing More Iranian Terrorism
Analysts say $6 billion the U.S. is sending to Iran won’t just underwrite humanitarian expenses.
A Special Counsel for Hunter
Plus: Breaking down the Biden administration’s prisoner swap with Iran.
Italy Spurns China’s Belt and Road
Rome’s prospective pullout from the infrastructure project signals a European shift away from Beijing.
Checking In on Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
“I don’t want to say that this is the last chance that Ukraine has to make progress, but it might be one of the last ones.”
Chinese and Russian Naval Patrol Nears Alaskan Coast
‘It seems obvious to me that Xi Jinping is preparing his country for war.’
Niger’s Coup Threatens to Spark Wider Violence
The junta consolidates power while its neighbors weigh their next steps.
Pakistan’s Self-Made Jihadist Crisis
Years of playing footsie with the Taliban has fed the country’s current insurgent violence.
A Coup in Niger
The new junta puts the U.S. and France in a difficult position.