Trump is threatening Europe over trade and war. What comes next will depend partly on Ursula von der Leyen.
China Is Studying Russia’s Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Taiwan Conflict
An interagency group set up in the wake of the Ukraine invasion has been reporting back to Beijing with lessons…
Taiwan’s President Begins Hawaii Stopover Despite China’s Protests
Lai Ching-te faces the challenge of strengthening ties as U.S. begins transition in Washington.
Setbacks for Russia, Iran and Hezbollah Turn Into a Catastrophe for Syria’s Assad
The loss of Aleppo to Islamist rebels represents a stunning defeat for the Syrian regime, highlighting its dependence on enfeebled allies.
Egypt, Israel in Talks to Reopen Rafah Crossing, a Crucial Gaza Aid Route Shut for Months
Hamas officials are expected to discuss the new proposal in Cairo on Saturday. The militant group has shown greater flexibility…
Tracking a Year of Dangerous Tit for Tat on the Korean Border
See how a series of actions by Kim Jong Un’s regime has shaken up the world’s most militarized border.
After U.S.-China Prisoner Swap, Scores of Americans Are Still Trapped in China
The plight of Americans facing exit bans in China show the enduring risks of getting caught in the country’s murky…
The Whiz Kid Who Made Billions for Yale Is Rethinking His China Strategy
Lei Zhang helped university endowments and foundations make big returns in his home country, then the U.S. soured on China.
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At Israel’s Northern Border, Caution and Fear Despite Hezbollah Truce
Many residents remain wary of returning to their homes near the border with Lebanon after this week’s cease-fire.