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Facing U. S. troop withdrawal, the continent’s leaders feel less alarmed and better prepared.

Grievances with the Lebanese state, not sectarian loyalty, are driving popular support for the group retaining its guns.

Western-dominated insurance premiums can choke off Beijing’s oil supplies more effectively than warships can.

Trump should push for zero enrichment in perpetuity as part of any deal with Tehran.

Western assessments miss how economic ties have quietly advanced reconciliation.

Without clear definitions, governance is impossible.

It’s time to rethink top-down attempts at environmental progress.

Global market shocks spark calls for a regional power grid and emergency fuel stockpile.

How a headstrong field biologist helped birth the worldwide conservation movement.

An expert in diplomatic gift-giving describes the use and abuse of official presents.

What the latest Orwell adaptation says about our politics.

Courts keep taking a skeptical view of the executive branch’s overreach.

U. S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have led regular people to rally around the flag—for now.

BYD’s landmark sales fuel debate over working conditions and the country’s relationship with China.