A Peace Deal That Seems Designed to Fail
Saudi Arabia knows that Israel will be the fall guy when this agreement falls apart.
The Beauty of Earth From Orbit
Recent images of our home planet, seen by crew members of the International Space Station
Who Would Benefit From Ebrahim Raisi’s Death?
If the Iranian president turns out to have lost his life in a helicopter crash, it will set off a fierce scramble for power.
Bad Regimes Are Winning at Sport’s Expense
The agency charged with keeping sports doping-free now seems vulnerable to manipulation by malign states.
The ‘America First’ Chaos Caucus Is Forcing a Moment of Truth
Does the Republican Party still believe in American leadership abroad?
Photos of the Week: Dock Diving, Buddha Cleaning, Vapor Falls
Surgery at a teddy-bear hospital in Germany, a performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, coyote pups at an animal park in France, and much more
Winners of the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2024
A collection of winning and honored images from this year’s nature photo competition
The Israeli Defense Establishment Revolts Against Netanyahu
To appease his far-right flank, the prime minister has refused to commit to Palestinian governance of Gaza. Israel’s security figures are calling his bluff.
In the Game of Spy vs. Spy, Israel Keeps Getting the Better of Iran
Repressing dissent, putting innocent people in prison, flubbing operations abroad—Iran just can’t seem to get out of its own way.
Photos From the 2024 Westminster Dog Show
Images of the dogs and their handlers taking part in the annual competition
China Has Gotten the Trade War It Deserves
The Biden administration’s steep new tariffs are a rational response to Xi Jinping’s aggressive economic policies.
Many Indians Don’t Trust Their Elections Anymore
Modi rose from a level playing field that no longer exists.
Photos of the Week: Grim Reaper, Wicker Man, Met Gala
The ruins of a mountain monastery in Turkey, tornado damage in Oklahoma, camel rides in a Chinese desert, fireflies on a forest trail in Taiwan, and much more
Photos: Deadly Flooding in Southern Brazil
Images of widespread flooding in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Ukraine Has Changed Too Much to Compromise With Russia
My generation has tasted freedom and experienced a competitive, vibrant political life. We can’t be made a part of what Russia has become.
A Traditional Easter Rocket War in Greece
Images of a friendly, traditional “war” between two churches, where members of each church launch rockets at the other.
The New Propaganda War
Autocrats in China, Russia, and elsewhere are now making common cause with MAGA Republicans to discredit liberalism and freedom around the world.
For Xi Jinping, Religion Is Power
As Tibetan Buddhism spreads through China, Xi sees an opportunity to consolidate his rule.
Is Venezuela Serious About Invading Guyana?
A war between two Latin American states is nearly unimaginable. Then again, so was Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What Is Wagner Doing in Africa?
Russian mercenaries are wringing wealth and political leverage out of the Sahel.