Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should […]
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
Illegal Migration to the U.S. Now People Are Heading to Canada.
The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint. But early data shows people are, […]
Gazans Mark a Somber Ramadan Amid the Rubble
“This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before,” said one resident as the holy fasting month for Muslims began. “The war has drained it of […]
Shocked by Trump Meeting, Zelensky and Ukraine Try to Forge a Path Forward
After President Trump’s rebukes, President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair the relationship with his counterpart while also reaching out to European allies.
Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims
The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace.
Welcome to the Zero Sum Era. Now How Do We Get Out?
Zero-sum thinking has spread like a mind virus, from geopolitics to pop culture.
Turkey-PKK Deal May Benefit Erdogan at Home and Abroad
The gambit could give the Turkish president a chance to extend his power, while also calming a conflict that threatens to undermine the new Syrian […]
Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?
A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.