Diplomacia
U.N. Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict
Both countries have refuted the allegations and accused the agency of bias.
What Iran Stands to Gain From a Truce Deal With the United States
U.S. concessions could include the unfreezing of assets and unsanctioning of oil.
As Trade Talks Begin, U.S.-Mexico Ties Falter
Bilateral relations have reached a breaking point at a crucial moment for the USMCA.
What Magyar Means for MAGA
Mellower European populists have killed some Republicans’ dreams of a far-right alliance.
The Dollar Was—and Remains—an Accident
As a new book shows, the dollar isn’t really the United States’ currency, but a 500-year-old relic.
Authoritarian Transformation in Istanbul’s Old City
Two new books seek to capture the changing reality of Turkey and the world.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of May 23: The U.S. strikes Iran, European countries summon Russian diplomats, and the WHO calls for a cease-fire in Congo.
Syria Wants to Replace the Strait of Hormuz
The country hopes to fund its reconstruction by serving as the Middle East’s new transit and logistics hub.