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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the U.S. State Department in Washington on July 1.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the U.S. State Department in Washington on July 1.

AUKUS’s Survival Is a Good Sign for Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

Australia has bucked the trend of shrinking U.S. security commitments.

Analysis
Derek Grossman
Putin gives an interview
Putin gives an interview

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks.

Analysis
Adrian Karatnycky, Alexander J. Motyl
An armed soldier sits in the back of a green pickup truck. Behind him sits another soldier, facing the other direction. In the background is a green fence and palm trees.
An armed soldier sits in the back of a green pickup truck. Behind him sits another soldier, facing the other direction. In the background is a green fence and palm trees.

U.N. Authorizes Larger Haiti Mission

The resolution was a rare point of consensus between Washington and Latin American countries.

Latin America Brief
Catherine Osborn
Netanyahu is seen in profile, smiling over his shoulder toward the camera slightly as Donald Trump, eyes downcast, walks past him on the other side. Both men wear dark suits and ties.
Netanyahu is seen in profile, smiling over his shoulder toward the camera slightly as Donald Trump, eyes downcast, walks past him on the other side. Both men wear dark suits and ties.

The Weak Link in Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan Might Be Trump Himself

Israel and Hamas won’t go willingly.

Analysis
Aaron David Miller, Daniel C. Kurtzer
A black and white keffiyeh hangs in the foreground. Two small ships with Palestinian flags float in blue water in front of white cliffs.
A black and white keffiyeh hangs in the foreground. Two small ships with Palestinian flags float in blue water in front of white cliffs.

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla

Hundreds of activists, including Greta Thunberg, face deportation to Europe.

World Brief
Maxine Davey, Eli Wizevich
U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, on May 14.

Qatar First?

Trump gives Doha major (and unusual) security guarantees.

Situation Report
John Haltiwanger, Rishi Iyengar
Argentine President Javier Milei walks to the podium to address the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24 in New York City.
Argentine President Javier Milei walks to the podium to address the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24 in New York City.

Trump’s $20 Billion Swap Line With Argentina

Is there historical precedent for this kind of financial intervention? This article has an audio recording

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
As seen from above through open ceiling panels, people sit at desks stitching jeans on a factory floor.
As seen from above through open ceiling panels, people sit at desks stitching jeans on a factory floor.

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade

Jobs across the continent are at risk as a duty-free deal with Washington lapses.

Africa Brief
Nosmot Gbadamosi
An aerial shot shows three French soldiers in camouflage uniforms milling about on the deck of an oil tanker.
An aerial shot shows three French soldiers in camouflage uniforms milling about on the deck of an oil tanker.

Russia’s Shadow Fleet Is Doing More Than Sanctions-Busting

In the Baltic, Russian-linked vessels are suspected of spying and sabotage.

Analysis
Elisabeth Braw
Sanae Takaichi, in a blue suit, gestures at a pink lectern in front of a green wall.
Sanae Takaichi, in a blue suit, gestures at a pink lectern in front of a green wall.

Who Is Japan’s First Female Prime Minister?

Sanae Takaichi’s ultranationalist agenda will stir up the region.

Analysis
Ming Gao
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors during the federal government shutdown in Washington.
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors during the federal government shutdown in Washington.

Why America’s ‘Unusual’ Democracy Leads to Shutdowns

Other countries don’t have government shutdowns like the U.S.

Analysis
John Haltiwanger
Security personnel stand guard along a road during a curfew in Leh, India, on Sept. 28.
Security personnel stand guard along a road during a curfew in Leh, India, on Sept. 28.

What Unrest in Ladakh Means for New Delhi

The biggest implications of recent protests in the border region relate to security.

South Asia Brief
Michael Kugelman
A member of Capitol security walks through an empty rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 1, the first day of the most recent U.S. government shutdown.
A member of Capitol security walks through an empty rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 1, the first day of the most recent U.S. government shutdown.

How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Washington’s Foreign Policy

Thousands of national security employees will continue working through the shutdown, but there are broader implications.

Report
Rishi Iyengar
Security fences and signs stating that access to private areas is prohibited are seen at Copenhagen Airport.
Security fences and signs stating that access to private areas is prohibited are seen at Copenhagen Airport.

Can a European Drone Wall Stop Russia?

The European Union is hoping that a network of sensors and weapons will prevent Russian drones from violating European airspace.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Scott Bessent, left, gives a thumbs up as Javier Milei hold a blue folder and glass award. Both men are wearing tuxedos against a purple backdrop. A teleprompter is in the foreground.
Scott Bessent, left, gives a thumbs up as Javier Milei hold a blue folder and glass award. Both men are wearing tuxedos against a purple backdrop. A teleprompter is in the foreground.

Why Is Trump Bailing Out Argentina’s Milei?

It’s not the economy, stupid.

Analysis
Keith Johnson
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