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As Steve Witkoff looks on, President Donald Trump speaks during the Republican Members Issues Conference in Miami, Florida, on March 9.
As Steve Witkoff looks on, President Donald Trump speaks during the Republican Members Issues Conference in Miami, Florida, on March 9.

America’s Problem With Diplomacy Predates Trump

Witkoff and Kushner are merely the tip of the iceberg. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Emma Ashford
A satellite view of Dubai International Airport on March 16 after a drone strike ignited a fuel tank fire, causing global travel disruptions.
A satellite view of Dubai International Airport on March 16 after a drone strike ignited a fuel tank fire, causing global travel disruptions.

Where Do the Gulf States Go From Here?

The U.S. war with Iran has shattered their economic model. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Steven A. Cook
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two.

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks May Collapse Before They Even Begin

Tehran is demanding new conditions for dialogue, as Israel continues its strikes on Lebanon.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
A woman cycles past tractors and trucks blocking O’Connell Street in the center of the city, as protests continue for a third day against the rising cost of fuel due to the Middle East crisis, in Dublin, Ireland.
A woman cycles past tractors and trucks blocking O’Connell Street in the center of the city, as protests continue for a third day against the rising cost of fuel due to the Middle East crisis, in Dublin, Ireland.

The Iran War’s Agriculture Shock Isn’t Over Yet

Even with a cease-fire deal in place, vital energy and fertilizer flows remain trapped. This article has an audio recording

Report
Christina Lu
Orban is seen with the camera tilted at an angle as he speaks at a podium beneath a Hungarian flag. Several rows of a crowd of spectators are visible seated behind him.
Orban is seen with the camera tilted at an angle as he speaks at a podium beneath a Hungarian flag. Several rows of a crowd of spectators are visible seated behind him.

The Economy Is on the Ballot in Hungary

How longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s economic record could shape Sunday’s election. This article has an audio recording

Insider
Cameron Abadi, Adam Tooze
The Artemis II crew—clockwise from left, mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover—embrace in a group hug inside the Orion spacecraft.
The Artemis II crew—clockwise from left, mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover—embrace in a group hug inside the Orion spacecraft.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of April 4: Orban prepares for Hungary’s elections, Trump threatens Iran, and Taiwan’s opposition leader visits China.

Quiz
Drew Gorman
Awami Rickshaw Union workers hold posters of Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 8, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire.
Awami Rickshaw Union workers hold posters of Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 8, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire.

Pakistan Walks a Tightrope on Iran

As Islamabad hosts peace talks, it’s also balancing a security pact with Riyadh. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Salman Masood
Mikhail Gorbachev, wearing a dark overcoat and patterned scarf, smiles as he tips his gray fedora toward Ronald Reagan. Reagan is seen from behind in the foreground, wearing a dark suit. The two leaders are standing on a light-colored gravel path next to a black car.
Mikhail Gorbachev, wearing a dark overcoat and patterned scarf, smiles as he tips his gray fedora toward Ronald Reagan. Reagan is seen from behind in the foreground, wearing a dark suit. The two leaders are standing on a light-colored gravel path next to a black car.

The Charisma Wars

Why personality now trumps policy in global politics. This article has an audio recording

Review
Bobby Ghosh
A camera on a smartphone shows a piece of chicken and waffle on a plate.
A camera on a smartphone shows a piece of chicken and waffle on a plate.

The Fight Over the Future of Meat

The United States lost the EV race to China. Food could be next.

Excerpt
Bruce Friedrich
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Meme Wars

Trump has decimated the norms of diplomatic communication, and other countries have followed suit. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Rishi Iyengar
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks in Austin, Texas.
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks in Austin, Texas.

How Iran Hawks Are Viewing the Cease-Fire

John Bolton explains why he wishes Trump finished the job. This article has an audio recording

Insider
Ravi Agrawal
Flanked by the Spanish and European Union flags, Sanchez is seen from the chest upward as he speaks at a podium. He wears a dark suit and tie and gestures with both hands as he talks.
Flanked by the Spanish and European Union flags, Sanchez is seen from the chest upward as he speaks at a podium. He wears a dark suit and tie and gestures with both hands as he talks.

Spain Is the Friend That the United States Needs

In the Iran war and beyond, Madrid has often done a better job looking out for U.S. interests than Washington. This article has an audio recording

Argument
Antonio De Loera-Brust
About a dozen lawmakers and aides are seen from overhead as they brawl on the floor of a legislative chamber, throwing arms, pulling on shirts, and shouting. One man is nearly horizontal as he's hauled over a low wall.
About a dozen lawmakers and aides are seen from overhead as they brawl on the floor of a legislative chamber, throwing arms, pulling on shirts, and shouting. One man is nearly horizontal as he's hauled over a low wall.

Taiwan’s Political Crisis Is a Security Nightmare

Government paralysis is freezing budgets and wrecking public trust. This article has an audio recording

Analysis
Bonnie S. Glaser, Jennifer Lan
A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, taken on Oct. 2, 2024.
A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, taken on Oct. 2, 2024.

U.S. Power Rests on Open Seas

Trump’s talk of monetizing the Strait of Hormuz undermines a basic strategic interest.

Argument
Fareed Zakaria
A map of Turkey in Asia with an orange line outlining imagined borders of the Ottoman Empire.
A map of Turkey in Asia with an orange line outlining imagined borders of the Ottoman Empire.

What if the Ottomans Survived?

Recent scholarship shows the promise—and limits—of a historical path not taken.

Review
Nick Danforth
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