President Trump finally got his wish for a conversation with Xi Jinping. Or perhaps I should say that President Xi granted Trump an audience.…

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One thing seems clear to me about these talks: Vladimir Putin is in an enviable position to get what he wants—maybe not…

The Israel-Hamas cease-fire has brought a measure of relief to Israelis and Palestinians. But everyone recognizes that what comes next is the…

Cooperation or Competition? On November 7, 2024, Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Trump that said: “A stable, healthy, sustainably…

Three Developments That Might Lead to Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented a week or so ago: “We will do to…

Last week I explored the politics of Project 2025, the far right’s plan for dismantling the so-called Deep State and replacing it…

A Far-Right Conspiracy in the Open Project 2025, the far-right’s ambitious policy planning guide published as Mandate for Leadership, is designed to dismantle…

Can Israel Be Restrained? Reports from the Middle East these days have two things in common: All the parties wish to avoid…

When it comes to paying attention to international news, Americans are notorious for focusing on wars, bad economic news, and not much…