Hungary’s Orban Dials Dictatorship Up a Notch

Budapest’s faux state of emergency is meant to appease Putin and cement Orban’s hold on power.

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Somalia’s al Qaeda Branch Has Gotten ‘Bigger, Stronger, and Bolder’ Since U.S. Exit

As in Afghanistan, Trump’s decisions to withdraw have only emboldened terrorists.

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Russia’s War in Ukraine Enters ‘Grinding Phase’

And there could be a risk of Ukrainian attrition.

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Why We Need Davos Man Back

It’s fun to bash billionaires. But with the global system under assault, we need all the help we can get.

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Texas’s New Social Media Law Will Create a Haven for Global Extremists

A new law restricting content moderation will have ripple effects far beyond the state.

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China’s Pacific Play Challenges New Australian Government

A pending 10-nation agreement signals China’s intent in the region, as Canberra seeks to keep its partners onside.

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China’s Premier Steps Up to Issue Economic Warning

Recent appearances may fuel speculation that Li Keqiang’s star is rising, but it’s not that simple.

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Why Xi Jinping Has Lofty Visions of Green Mountains

China’s environmental rhetoric is rooted in party history.

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Pentagon Deputy: Russia’s Defense Industry ‘Will Feel’ Pain of Ukraine War

Russia’s vaunted defense modernization depends on precisely the Western gear it can no longer acquire.

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Why Israel Is Afraid of Palestinian Funerals

Shireen Abu Akleh was neither a terrorist nor a dissident. But Israeli authorities treated the journalist’s funeral as a threat to their security.

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