In response to its recent moves against Ukraine, he canceled his meeting with Vladimir Putin. But the decision probably has more to do with his own troubles at home.

Freezing out his attorney might make political sense for the president, but it would also require him to admit something went wrong in Ukraine.

In a narrow but important sense, the world has become more amenable to the former president. And yet.

I understand why people hate all things Russian right now. But our literature did not put Putin in power or cause this war.

Readers respond to our July/August 2022 issue.

Talking with Bill Gates about progress, the best news in the world, and the future of food

As former President Mikheil Saakashvili’s health worsens in prison, so do prospects for democracy in Georgia.

Brokering the Iran-Saudi deal was a coup for Beijing. Whether Chinese diplomacy makes the world a safer place is another matter.

Telegram played a central role in Yevgeny Prigozhin’s revolt—and in so many other chaotic events that have defined recent history.

The president is committed to supporting the Jewish state, but the conflict threatens his other regional priorities.