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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

U.S. Tomahawks Become New Flash Point in Trump-Zelensky Talks

Where once the White House appeared inclined to sell the weapons to Kyiv, Trump seems to be reconsidering.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Palestinians walk along Al-Rashid road toward Gaza City on Oct. 10, after Israel agreed to a cease-fire and withdrew its forces from some positions in Gaza.
Palestinians walk along Al-Rashid road toward Gaza City on Oct. 10, after Israel agreed to a cease-fire and withdrew its forces from some positions in Gaza.

The Road Ahead for Palestine

Former negotiator Diana Buttu on the need for accountability—from Israelis and Palestinians alike.

Insider
Ravi Agrawal
Visitors look at books at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on Oct. 15.
Visitors look at books at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on Oct. 15.

From Gutenberg to the Deutsche Mark, the Long History of the Frankfurt Book Fair

The world’s largest annual book event gets underway.

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
An. illustration shows the back of a pickup laden with durian. One is cracked open with an odor waft coming out of it toward a Chinese flag at left. Palm trees frame the scene. The truck plate says Bangkok in Thai lettering.
An. illustration shows the back of a pickup laden with durian. One is cracked open with an odor waft coming out of it toward a Chinese flag at left. Palm trees frame the scene. The truck plate says Bangkok in Thai lettering.

The Rise of Durian Diplomacy

In Asia, soft power rests on a divisive, spiky fruit.

Analysis
Gloria Dickie
A soldier is seen through bare branches as he reads by a campfire.
A soldier is seen through bare branches as he reads by a campfire.

7 Books That Reveal How Kremlin Decision-Makers Think

Don’t read these new titles on Russia’s wars before bedtime.

Review
Edward Lucas
A black and white photo of a man in a suit smoking with Mont Saint Michel in the background.
A black and white photo of a man in a suit smoking with Mont Saint Michel in the background.

The Forgotten Beginning of the End of History

Alexandre Kojève was one of the most influential 20th-century thinkers. How can we make sense of him today?

Review
Jack Hanson
Anti-riot police officers take cover from fireworks as they clash with demonstrators during a protest in Lima, Peru.
Anti-riot police officers take cover from fireworks as they clash with demonstrators during a protest in Lima, Peru.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Oct. 11: Peruvians protest, Madagascar’s government falls, and the latest from the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal.

Quiz
Drew Gorman
A protester stands outside beneath a pale sky, holding a sign reading "Jose Jeri doesn't represent me." She is surrounded by dozens of other demonstrators, almost all wearing red.
A protester stands outside beneath a pale sky, holding a sign reading "Jose Jeri doesn't represent me." She is surrounded by dozens of other demonstrators, almost all wearing red.

Peru’s Political Churn Isn’t Over Yet

Even after the president’s impeachment, protests show little sign of slowing down.

Latin America Brief
Catherine Osborn
Cranes extend into a yellow sky high above stacks of container ships at a port on the Panama Canal.
Cranes extend into a yellow sky high above stacks of container ships at a port on the Panama Canal.

Trump’s Panama Port Predicament

The deal to sever China’s ties to the Panama Canal could boost its influence elsewhere in the region.

Argument
Aidan Powers-Riggs, Henry Ziemer
A collage illustration shows open shipping boxes falling through the scene. In one box is U.S. President Donald Trump, waving, and in another is Chinese President Xi Jinping waving.
A collage illustration shows open shipping boxes falling through the scene. In one box is U.S. President Donald Trump, waving, and in another is Chinese President Xi Jinping waving.

Welcome to the Era of Mutually Assured Disruption

Washington and Beijing both believe they can manage the chaos. Neither can.

Analysis
Craig Singleton
Gen Z protest in Madagascar
Gen Z protest in Madagascar

Gen Z Is Taking to the Barricades

Here’s why you should be paying attention.

Analysis
Christian Caryl
Anthony Albanese is seen sitting down on a dark green chair in front of a desk.
Anthony Albanese is seen sitting down on a dark green chair in front of a desk.

Albanese Is Finally Getting His Trump Meeting

AUKUS and critical minerals will dominate the agenda for the Australian prime minister’s White House visit.

Situation Report
Rishi Iyengar, John Haltiwanger
East Timor President José Ramos-Horta, wearing a patterned blue and white suit jacket, stands with arms outstretched against a red backdrop that says "asean."
East Timor President José Ramos-Horta, wearing a patterned blue and white suit jacket, stands with arms outstretched against a red backdrop that says "asean."

Timor-Leste Adds a New Wrinkle to U.S.-China Competition

Southeast Asia’s freest democracy is joining ASEAN and could shift the balance of power.

Analysis
Derek Grossman
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Culture Minister Rachida Dati, and Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard attend a debate on a no-confidence motion against his government.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Culture Minister Rachida Dati, and Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard attend a debate on a no-confidence motion against his government.

Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes—at a Price

Bargaining with the president’s pension reform plan may not secure the support that Paris needs to pass a budget.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
U.S. Marines unload from a V-22 Osprey aircraft at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
U.S. Marines unload from a V-22 Osprey aircraft at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico.

What’s the U.S. Endgame in Venezuela?

Three possible scenarios for Trump and Caracas. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Geoff Ramsey
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