Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
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Opinion – Multipolarity and the End of Nuclear Stability
By reshaping the logic of deterrence, multipolarity is not merely transforming the security environment—it is eroding the very foundations of nuclear restraint.
Four Men Found Guilty of Haiti President’s Assassination
President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti was shot in his bedroom in July 2021, but the convictions for conspiracy have not revealed who ordered his assassination.
Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
Opinion – The Assault on Immigrant Citizenship and the American Dream’s Feminized Foundations
The state that promised citizenship now polices, detains, and denaturalizes the very women who built the American Dream.
As Adversaries Integrate, U.S. Partners Bypass Washington
The drones hitting Gulf Arab states daily since the United States and Israel launched large-scale military operations against Iran in February are not merely Iranian. They are originally Iranian, yes. But these designs and production processes were imp…
Many Russians in No Mood for Celebration on Kremlin’s Biggest Day of the Year
As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.
Ceasefire hangs by a thread as US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Axios report. A U.S. official confirmed the attack, saying the U.S. had conducted strikes on targets in the strait. It appeared to happen as the U.S. attemp…
Trump Hosts Brazil’s President Lula at White House After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, met for talks on trade and other issues. But they skipped a planned joint appearance.
Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.
A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.