What is Israel Doing in Africa?
The region has become a critical theater for global rivalries amid Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland and Washington’s counterterrorism efforts.
International Relations
Top U.S. Energy Official Presses Venezuela to Do More to Spur Investment
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is one of the highest ranking American officials to visit Venezuela in nearly 30 years, marking warmer ties between Washington and Caracas.
Mexico May Be on Brink of Losing Its Measles-Free Status
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked.
Why Iran’s Nuclear Program Isn’t the Only Threat
While talks with Iran have focused on its nuclear program, Israel’s greater immediate concern is Iran’s rebuilding of its ability to launch missiles at Israel, as it did during last year’s war. Our national security reporter Mark Mazzetti breaks down t…
NATO Is Expected to Step Up Arctic Security. Here’s Why.
As Russia displays its military might in the Arctic region, the Western alliance is beginning a mission to increase its presence there.
Hong Kong Activist Anna Kwok’s Father Convicted of National Security Crime
In her first interview about her father, the exiled Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok said the authorities were targeting her family to try to silence her.
Guatemala to End Use of Cuban Doctors, Under U.S. Pressure
The program, nearly 30 years old, had allowed Cuban medical workers to fill critical needs in Guatemala, while reaping income for Cuba.
Mexican Cartel’s Seized Ammunition Is Traced to U.S. Army Plant
About 137,000 .50-caliber rounds have been seized since 2012, and of those, 47 percent came from a plant in Kansas City, Mo., Mexico’s defense secretary said.
Hamas Would Keep Some Weapons Initially in Draft Gaza Plan
Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.
The Ties That Bound the UK’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein
For years Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician, concealed the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, until new files were released.