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Why the Global South Won’t Quit Russia
For rising states with expanding ambitions, three great powers are preferable to two.

The Coming Ecological Cold War
Decarbonization isn’t just about technology and markets—it’s a geopolitical revolution.

The Question of Israel’s Right to Exist is a Red Herring
Israel’s critics should be talking instead about regime change.

Getting European Defense Right
Analysts weigh in on the future of the continent’s security.

Israel Launches Initial Expanded Operation Into Gaza City
Suspending the military’s “tactical pauses” is expected to worsen the region’s humanitarian crisis.

Trump’s Assault on the Federal Reserve
The independence of the agency that sets monetary policy is under threat.

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Aug. 23: South Korea’s president visits Washington, Australia cuts ties with Iran, and the latest U.S. tariffs against India kick in.

So You Want to Work in International Affairs
A veteran practitioner’s 12 tips to land that first job.

Is America Now Merely the First Among Equals?
Emma Ashford on how Washington should navigate a “post-unipolar” world.

The Kremlin’s Factory of Resentment
A new history of the Cold War unwittingly exposes Russian distortions of the past.

Can TV Help Prepare for Invasion?
Taiwan’s “Zero Day Attack” sets an example other threatened states can follow.

A Trump-Brokered Peace Deal in the South Caucasus Is Hopeful but Incomplete
The Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Washington offered progress, but also serious doubts.

Are AI and Democracy Compatible?
Avoiding digital dictatorship may mean rethinking our relationship with machines.

Trump Cedes the Clean Energy Lead to China
As Washington turns its back on wind and solar, Beijing is racing ahead.

Why Israel’s War in Gaza Has Been So Deadly for Journalists
Israel is directly targeting media workers, rights groups warn.