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Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, pauses after drawing a red line on a graphic of a bomb while discussing Iran during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2012 in New York.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, pauses after drawing a red line on a graphic of a bomb while discussing Iran during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 27, 2012 in New York.

Bibi Isn’t Serious About Preventing a Regional Nuclear Arms Race

Benjamin Netanyahu has long warned of the perils of a nuclear Middle East. Now he seems willing to allow Saudi nukes in exchange for normalization.

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves the headquarters of the Southern Military District amid the group's pullout from the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 24.. Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters
Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves the headquarters of the Southern Military District amid the group's pullout from the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 24.. Alexander Ermochenko/Reuters

Wagner’s Prigozhin Dead in Plane Crash

The paramilitary leader’s demise comes two months to the day since his attempted mutiny against the Kremlin.

A screen grab captured from a video shared online shows Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian private security company Wagner Group, in an unspecified location in Africa.
A screen grab captured from a video shared online shows Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Russian private security company Wagner Group, in an unspecified location in Africa.

Russia’s Murderous Mercenary Prigozhin Is Dead

The Wagner chief’s death in a plane crash was confirmed by Russia’s aviation agency.

People wave Indian national flags as they celebrate the successful lunar landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in New Delhi on Aug. 23.
People wave Indian national flags as they celebrate the successful lunar landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft in New Delhi on Aug. 23.

India’s Moon Landing Is a Big Geopolitical Step

The successful lunar mission, coming on the heels of Russian failure, could accelerate a long-running space race.

A line of soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms kneel on the ground while disassembling rifles.
A line of soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms kneel on the ground while disassembling rifles.

The Somali Underdogs Taking on Terrorists

Inside the U.S.-led training program which aims to finally eradicate al-Shabab.

U.S. President Joe Biden holds a microchip before signing an executive order on securing critical supply chains, at the White House in Washington on Feb. 24, 2021.
U.S. President Joe Biden holds a microchip before signing an executive order on securing critical supply chains, at the White House in Washington on Feb. 24, 2021.

What Does ‘De-Risking’ Actually Mean?

The buzzword is everywhere, but defining the concept of U.S.-China de-risking isn’t so easy.

Argentine far-right libertarian economist and presidential candidate Javier Milei celebrates the results of the primary election at his headquarters in Buenos Aires.
Argentine far-right libertarian economist and presidential candidate Javier Milei celebrates the results of the primary election at his headquarters in Buenos Aires.

Milei’s Rise Exposes Argentina’s Malaise

The presidential front-runner may be hard to pin down politically, but his “us vs. them” rhetoric is part of a long Latin American tradition.

An Occupy Wall Street supporter is dressed as a corporate zombie, with a tattered suit covered in fake blood, zombie makeup, and fake paper money in his mouth. He holds up a cardboard sign that reads "Eat the Poor."
An Occupy Wall Street supporter is dressed as a corporate zombie, with a tattered suit covered in fake blood, zombie makeup, and fake paper money in his mouth. He holds up a cardboard sign that reads "Eat the Poor."

Zombie Central Banks Might Eat the Financial Future

New policy tools have made once-profitable institutions into money-losers.

This photo taken on August 19 shows people attending a job fair in Beijing.
This photo taken on August 19 shows people attending a job fair in Beijing.

Why Are China’s Job Numbers So Bad?

The post-COVID generation has lost faith in the system.

(From L to R) South African Minister of Trade and Industry  Ebrahim Patel, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi listen as Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his remarks virtually during the 2023 BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Aug. 22. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP) (Photo by MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)
(From L to R) South African Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi listen as Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his remarks virtually during the 2023 BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Aug. 22. (Photo by Marco Longari / AFP) (Photo by MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images)

Why the BRICS Aren’t Crumbling in Africa

Despite Russia’s decline and China’s economic woes, the idea of a nondollarized economy has strong appeal across the continent.

A man rides by a building under construction by major property developer Country Garden in Beijing.
A man rides by a building under construction by major property developer Country Garden in Beijing.

Global Mood Sours on China’s Economy

Investors and the Chinese public alike are losing faith in Beijing’s ability to stave off a serious downturn.

BRICS leaders attend the summit in Johannesburg.
BRICS leaders attend the summit in Johannesburg.

A BRICS Family Reunion

This week’s summit will focus on expanding the bloc’s membership and decreasing the dollar’s dominance.

A picture taken on July 17 shows a Russian warship sailing near the Kerch Bridge, linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, following an attack claimed by Ukrainian forces.
A picture taken on July 17 shows a Russian warship sailing near the Kerch Bridge, linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, following an attack claimed by Ukrainian forces.

Russia’s Illegal Bridges Have Ukrainian Crosshairs on Them

Kyiv is determined to destroy a major supply line into occupied Crimea.

Protesters clash with riot police at the Porte d'Aix in Marseille, France.
Protesters clash with riot police at the Porte d'Aix in Marseille, France.

How the Myth of Colorblindness Endangers France’s Future

The refusal to gather data on race and ethnicity is exacerbating inequality, increasing social segregation, and preventing badly needed reforms.

Putin and Lukashenko stand side by side in front of a stained glass window featuring religious imagery.
Putin and Lukashenko stand side by side in front of a stained glass window featuring religious imagery.

Next Door to Ukraine, Moscow’s Grip Is Tightening

In Belarus, Georgia, and Moldova, the Kremlin is waging a quiet war to consolidate its hegemony.

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