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Trump’s campaign to take out long-standing U.S. irritants looks back to the Caribbean.
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‘I Have Agreed to Talk’
Trump tells The Atlantic that Iranian leaders want to resume negotiations.
‘The Worst-Case Outcome Is Complete Chaos’
Killing the supreme leader was one thing. Ousting the regime will be another.
War With Iran Has Begun. Where Does It End?
Trump has launched combat operations despite little public support and widespread fears among allies.
An End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel May Be Closer Than You Think
Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to walk away from U.S. assistance says a lot about the shifting dynamics.
Elon Musk Moves Against the Russians in Ukraine
Russian forces falter as the world’s richest man intervenes in the war once again.
The End of Diplomacy
The once-bustling corridors of the State Department are tomblike as ambassadors scrape for information.
What Would War With Iran Look Like?
How the U.S. conducts any attack will depend on what goal Trump is trying to achieve.
The Big Story: Signalgate, One Year Later
Jeffrey Goldberg and Adrienne LaFrance discuss reporting on national security and the political fallout from the Signal story.
Europe and Canada Are Like the Kids in an Ugly Divorce
Europe and Canada seek “strategic balance” between Washington and Beijing but often just get caught in the middle.
Hegseth’s Firing Campaign Reaches Down Into the Ranks
The ouster of the spokesperson Dave Butler, a colonel, shows that the defense secretary’s culling is far from over.
Norway Faces Up to Trump’s Demands for the Nobel Peace Prize
In exclusive interviews, Norway’s prime minister and the head of the Nobel Institute explain how they’ve handled the U.S. president’s demands.
The Most Sought-After Head of Government in Europe
Few know Jens-Frederik Nielsen, but everyone wants to talk with him.
Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes
Declining confidence in America means deepening discussions of collective European deterrence.
Read The Atlantic’s Interview With Volodymyr Zelensky
A conversation with the Ukrainian president about where peace talks go from here
Zelensky Makes His Pitch to Trump
Ukraine’s president calls on his most powerful ally to not squander the chance to make peace.
Why the U.S. Hasn’t Yet Struck Iran
Diplomacy meets The Art of the Deal.
The New Laser That Can Take Down Aircraft
Russian strikes have forced Ukraine to build high-tech air defense on the cheap.
The Mark Kelly Case Is Bigger Than It Seems
A decision against the senator could affect all military retirees.
This Is What Putin Thinks of Trump’s Peace Talks
Russia answers Trump’s pleas for an “energy truce” with a barrage of missiles on a frigid Kyiv.
Pete Hegseth Delights in Violence
His first year at the Pentagon has been marked by uncomplicated celebrations of death.
What Are the Chances Trump Attacks Iran?
The Trump administration has targets but no endgame.
‘We Are Learning to Bully Back’
How Europe got Trump to cave on Greenland
Trump Casually Denigrates NATO’s War Dead
The president has revised history when it comes to the sacrifices of America’s allies.
The Trump Administration Is Publishing a Stream of Nazi Propaganda
Government social-media managers have transformed official feeds.
Trump Wants to Be the New Polk
His interest in the 11th president’s legacy has conjured up the specter of manifest destiny.
America’s Crimea
Moscow lets it be known how it feels about Trump’s threats against Denmark.
Davos Man May Burn the Whole Thing Down
Trump threatens to sever the U.S.-European alliance over Greenland.
America vs. the World
President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.
Trump’s Billion-Dollar Board of Peace
The new entity has a global remit and a steep price for a permanent seat.
The Sacrifice of the Danes
After September 11, Denmark fought alongside its ally. The families of fallen soldiers have a message for Trump.
Rubio Won; Liberty Lost
Is it really a win when the regime you detest stays in place?
The U.S. Military Can’t Do Everything at Once
Hot spots around the globe mean a heightened risk that any retaliation succeeds.
Denmark’s Army Chief Says He’s Ready to Defend Greenland
Danish forces are moving to the island to show NATO—and Trump—that they’re serious about security.
‘Some Foreign Influence Will Be Hard to Reverse’
China will remain a player in Latin America long after Maduro.
What if There Is No Domino Effect?
Predictions of Cuba’s demise after Maduro’s capture may be greatly exaggerated.
The Hole in Trump’s Rationale for Acquiring Greenland
The office dedicated to countering China and Russia in the Arctic has been axed.
A High-Seas Gambit Humiliates Putin
Trump has pushed Russia out of Latin America and seized tankers while conceding nothing in Europe.
The Big Story: Venezuela and a Warning for Other World Leaders
David Frum and Vivian Salama discuss the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela.
Trump Seizing Greenland Could Set Off a Chain Reaction
After Venezuela, Europeans are taking the president’s threats seriously.
