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Why Singapore’s Ruling Party Won Yet Again Voters return Lawrence Wong to power as a steady hand amid a global trade war despite simmering concerns over inequality.
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India Makes Diplomatic Push for Military Action Against Pakistan At the United Nations, New Delhi seeks to build a case for self-defense after a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir.
Trump Should Rein In Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s rhetoric increases the risk of war with China.
How Ancient Rome Blew Up Its Own Business Empire Aristocrats disdained trade—but it helped build Roman power.
Rubio’s Reorganization Plan Is a Wrecking Ball The State Department revamp goes far beyond streamlining—it will devalue human rights and strip away critical expertise.
What Trump’s New Budget Says About U.S. Foreign Policy The president wants to significantly pull back on many of America’s traditional global engagements while spending more on the border and defense.
Ukraine Has Become Europe’s Arsenal The Ukrainian arms industry has kept its own country—and potentially the entire continent—competitive on the battlefield.
