Gulf Countries Confront Questions About Relying on U.S. for Protection
Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and military sectors.
International Relations
Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet
While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country’s nuclear program is still a subject for negotiation.
Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.
With Its Biggest E.U. Opponent Gone, Ukraine Is Advancing in Its Bid to Join
Even though negotiations are beginning for Ukraine to join the bloc, the path ahead is a long one.
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.
The G7 Summit Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump
Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.
Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.
Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II
After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries.
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.
U.S. Says Iran Cease-Fire Deal ‘Very Close’
A senior administration official said the two sides were “not quite at the finish line yet.”