Rebels Retake Aleppo

Another huge blow against Iranian’s regional strategy.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

Peace, for a time.

Biden Authorizes Ukraine to Fire ATACMS into Russia

We have crossed Putin’s red line.

It’s the Media, Stupid

One thread that runs through most explanations for Tuesday’s result.

Trump Wins Pennsylvania, Likely the Presidency

The 45th President looks to be the 47th.

Trump Advisors Promise A Recession (And Worse) If He Wins

Elon is on record warning Trump supporters to be prepared for “temporary hardship”

The Middle East War No One Wanted

After years of proxy battles, Israel and Iran are on the brink of a direct fight.

Israel Invades Lebanon

US and regional leaders are hoping for a limited operation.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah’s Military Commander and Several Deputies

A massive follow-up to the exploding communications devices.

Vehicle-to-Everything Technology

A regional pilot program could be expanding.

Israel Expands War in West Bank

Another step closer to a regional war.

Election Tabs

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assasinated in Iran

A bold strike that threatens to escalate a regional war.

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The Blurry Line Between Legitimate PACs And Scams

Spoiler: the same people often work at both

The Gender Wars

They’re apparently ongoing. Who knew?

The Changing Spotlight

An odd juxtaposition in the major press.

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Repeat After Me: US Parties are Weak

Weak and presidentialized.

Indian Voters Rebuke Modi

The world’s largest democracy just became more democratic.

Biden May Loosen Ukraine Constraints

There is a strong push inside the administration to allow use of US weapons to strike Russia.

Why the IDF Fights As It Does

A small, conscript-driven military has very different training and doctrine than ours.

Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash

A shocking development amidst regional turmoil.

US Says Israel Likely Committed War Crimes

A Congressionally-mandated report finds “reasonable” evidence but acknowledges limitations.

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Biden Holding Up Israel Arms Shipments

Is Rafah the breaking point?

No End in Sight for Gaza War

There is no obvious better state of the peace acceptable to both parties.

Hamas, Human Shields, and International Law

War crime does pay.

When a Company is Bigger Than its Country

Novo Nordisk is worth more than home country’s Denmark annual GDP.

Iran’s Intent and Israel’s Next Move

Two related questions.

Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

Some interesting tidbits.

Biden Wargaming Stolen Election Contingencies

He may be fighting the last war.

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Biden’s Covid Malaise?

A pandemic hangover may be clouding American politics.

The Non-Emergent Democratic Majority?

The realignment of America’s political parties wasn’t quite what was hoped.

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Bowling Aloner

If we’re even bowling at all.

Do Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden?

Ezra Klein makes a compelling case.

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Making It Worse

Cost cutting and the decline of venerable brands.

Young Blacks Souring on Biden?

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

Electric Mismatch Making

The switch still doesn’t make sense for most Americans.

Wider Middle East War Appears Inevitable

Israel and Iran’s proxies are on a collision course.

Israel-Hamas War’s Massive Destruction

The 21st century’s most brutal conflict and the laws of war.

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Biden Approval at Record Low

He’s at 61 percent disapproval in the lastest Monmouth poll.

Biden and Netanyahu at Odds Over Gaza War

The inevitable has happened.

What Next in Gaza?

The cease-fire will end. What follows is not at all clear.

Israel and the al-Shifa Hospital

It’s likely legal and almost certainly won’t matter.

Iranian Proxy War Escalating

Tehran-backed forces are routinely shooting at American forces.

Israel’s Evacuation Orders

An extraordinary look into warning civilians about impending attacks.

Heads of UN Agencies Call for Israeli Ceasefire

The laws of armed conflict aren’t designed for this war.

Israel Presses On Amid Calls for Ceasefire

Hamas continues to cynically manipulate the world’s humanitarian impulses.

Israel Hits Refugee Camp, Targeting Hamas Leaders

Muddled reporting of a messy situation.

Israelis Divided on Ground Offensive

A poll on Israeli support.

Squaring the Circle on the Israel-Gaza War

Outsiders seem to want the impossible.