China Is Flatlining
The country’s “stability” hides a host of problems.
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Why Did John Ratcliffe Go to Moscow?
Despite Trump’s claims, the CIA director’s visit was anything but routine. It might be a sign that Putin is getting more dangerous.
The German Far Right Is Poised for a Breakthrough
The AfD could do something next month that would mark a first in the country’s postwar history.
Is Mojtaba Khamenei Dead?
The office of Iran’s supreme leader has fallen quiet, fueling uncertainty in a country with decisions to make.
Iran Unleashed
The dominant power in the Middle East from now on will not be the U.S. or Israel but Iran.
Ukraine’s Long Shot
The country may have hoped that deeper drone attacks would cause Russians to protest the war, but mass demonstrations don’t look likely.
What I Saw in Sinaloa
The U.S. is trying to destroy Mexican cartels. But so far, a turf war has only deepened.
Tehran Has to Make a Choice
A new regional pact highlights Iran’s isolation.
A Silver Lining in Afghanistan
Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner.
Ukraine May Be Just the Ally America Needs
The country Trump once disdained as a burden has become a military powerhouse.