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Israel and Lebanon Won’t End Up at War
The fighting is intensifying—but neither side wants an all-out escalation.
South Africa Should Take Zuma’s Threats Seriously
The ex-president’s party is openly hostile to democracy, but excluding it after a strong election showing could lead to violence.
Rwanda’s Rigged Election
Paul Kagame has banned all but two opposition candidates, ensuring himself another landslide win.
Modi Tried, and Failed, to Homogenize Hindus
It’s not easy to play identity politics with a religion ineradicably divided by caste.
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The New Idea of India
Narendra Modi’s reign is producing a less liberal but more assured nation.
Is India Really the Next China?
The case for its economic ascent is strong, but government policies still stand in the way.
Weekend Reads
The Forgotten World War III Scare of 1980
Moscow and Washington trapped themselves in a cycle of fear over Iran.
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Don’t Bet Against the Dollar
U.S. competitors are pushing the limits of autonomy within a dollar-based system, but there isn’t a real global alternative—and the world is far from an inflection point.
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The Man Who Tried to Save Israel From Itself
This time, Israel must heed Theodor Meron’s warning.
‘Somalia on Steroids’: Sudan Conflict Escalates
The U.S. special envoy for Sudan warns that the geopolitical fallout from the spiraling civil war could be immense.
Biden’s Foreign-Policy Problem Is Incompetence
The U.S. military’s collapsed pier in Gaza is symbolic of a much bigger issue.
Why Is Xi Not Fixing China’s Economy?
Explanations from insiders range from ignorance to ideology.
Why Did America Stumble Into a Trap in Iraq?
A new history offers a sharp but limited critique.
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The Mood From Tehran
As Iran gears up for elections to replace Raisi, the country is divided.
The World’s Refugee Relief Is Utterly Broken
Millions of Sudanese are fleeing a warzone—and exposing the world’s bankrupt response.