All Eyes on Cuba
Trump’s campaign to take out long-standing U.S. irritants looks back to the Caribbean.
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‘I Have Agreed to Talk’
Trump tells The Atlantic that Iranian leaders want to resume negotiations.
‘The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’
Killing the supreme leader was one thing. Ousting the regime will be another.
War With Iran Has Begun. Where Does It End?
Trump has launched combat operations despite little public support and widespread fears among allies.
An End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel May Be Closer Than You Think
Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to walk away from U.S. assistance says a lot about the shifting dynamics.
Elon Musk Moves Against the Russians in Ukraine
Russian forces falter as the world’s richest man intervenes in the war once again.
The End of Diplomacy
The once-bustling corridors of the State Department are tomblike as ambassadors scrape for information.
What Would War With Iran Look Like?
How the U.S. conducts any attack will depend on what goal Trump is trying to achieve.
Europe and Canada Are Like the Kids in an Ugly Divorce
Europe and Canada seek “strategic balance” between Washington and Beijing but often just get caught in the middle.
Hegseth’s Firing Campaign Reaches Down Into the Ranks
The ouster of the spokesperson Dave Butler, a colonel, shows that the defense secretary’s culling is far from over.