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Back to SearchWhat's Behind Trump's Venezuela Shift?
After months of diplomatic outreach, President Trump has abruptly shifted course on Venezuela—from covert CIA operations and expanded military activi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside China's Global Ambitions
China's next move could reshape the global balance of power. As tensions spike over trade, tech, and alliances, the world is watching closely. George…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Russia's Drones, Europe on Edge
Russian drones are crossing European skies, testing NATO while US focus shifts elsewhere. Charles Kupchan and Constanze Stelzenmüller unpack Russia's…
3 months ago
What Trump's Peace Plan Means for Israel and Hamas
Nearly two years after the Hamas attacks, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu are pushing a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Experts Steve…
3 months, 1 week ago
80th Birthday Blues: UN's Fight to Stay Relevant
As the United Nations turns 80, it faces a legitimacy crisis fueled by budget cuts, global crises, and a United States President that is antagonistic…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Trump's State Visit Could Shape the UK's Next Chapter
President Trump's state visit comes at a precarious time for Britain: weak growth, political turbulence, and pressure to reset its ties with the EU.…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Dambisa Moyo Thinks This Economic Moment is Different
From slowing growth, tariffs and widening inequality, the rules of the global economy are being rewritten and affecting us all. Baroness Dambisa Moyo…
4 months ago
Jan Egeland on Syria's Defining Moment and a Humanitarian Reset
Syria's war may have faded from the headlines, but for millions of refugees, the crisis is far from over. Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee …
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.' Wrong Focus
Almost every conversation about China is framed as an all-out competition—but expert Jessica Chen Weiss argues that reflexive rivalry is making Ameri…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The US and Europe Unite with Ukraine—What Comes Next?
As Ukraine calls for security and support, world leaders juggle high-stakes negotiations and competing interests. Alexander Cooley and Alex Dukalskis…
4 months, 3 weeks ago