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How Can the West Handle the Taliban?
Regional engagement shows the possibilities—and obstacles—in Afghanistan.
What Biden Must Do to Help Gaza Now
The outgoing administration has one last chance to do the right thing.
Trump’s Return Is an Opportunity to Strengthen the G-20
At a time of declining unipolarity, America Firsters will find it advantageous to forge a new bargain with the global south.
In Defense of Sanctions
The European Union’s top diplomat makes the case for sanctions to protect global peace.
Why Democrats Should Proceed to the Center With Caution
The party must reimagine its strategy but heed historical lessons about how.
Britain’s Labour Will Struggle With Trump in White House
Past criticisms are coming back to haunt U.K. leaders.
The 10 Foreign-Policy Implications of the 2024 U.S. Election
What to think about Trump 2.0.
Why Germany’s Government Collapse Could Be Good News
A dysfunctional, dithering government has no place in the era of Donald Trump.
Even Trump Can’t Afford to Lose the Ukraine War
Victory for Putin would be a grave blow to U.S. power.
Before Trump Returns, Congress Should Buy Weapons for Ukraine
An arms procurement fund would secure Ukraine’s ability to fight while helping American workers.
Why She Lost
Despite a platform focused on winning back the working class, Kamala Harris and her party had lost too many of them already.
The World Needs a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Now
This fall, the U.N. General Assembly must seize the opportunity to finally open formal negotiations.
A Future Myanmar Must Include the Rohingya
Pro-democracy forces must do more to publicly condemn and investigate atrocities against the group—no matter who is committing them.
Europe Helps Fuel Conflict in Sudan While Shutting Its Victims Out
The EU needs to see Sudanese refugees as “part of the neighborhood” and provide them the same support as Ukrainians.
How Do We Know What’s Happening in China?
A notoriously opaque state still produces plenty of data.