Ukrainians hoped for a positive sign from NATO. They were disappointed.
Ukrainians hoped the NATO meeting would at least supply a clear timeline for future accession. They didn’t get it.
By Christian CarylWhy liberals protesting cluster munitions for Ukraine are wrong
Kyiv needs all the help it can get to win the war.
By Max BootHow the Biden administration sealed the Sweden deal with Erdogan
It wasn't cheap, and it wasn't easy. But the required horse-trading was worth it.
By Asli AydintasbasWith the counteroffensive underway, 12 charts show the latest from Ukraine
Much hinges on how the war proceeds over the next few weeks.
By Michael O’Hanlon, Constanze Stelzenmüller and David WesselPhotos don’t always tell the whole truth. Is that a bad thing?
Even people in drought-stricken Somalia enjoy a summer popsicle.
By Daniel EtterUkraine in NATO? My heart says yes. But my head says no.
The West can safeguard Ukraine even without NATO membership.
By Max BootChina’s iron fist reaches across the globe
China is trying to intimidate and capture dissidents living in democratic countries.
By the Editorial BoardHere’s why supplying Ukraine with cluster munitions would be a terrible mistake
Providing Ukraine with cluster munitions would compromise the war effort morally and politically
By Patrick Leahy and Jeff MerkleyDeclaring war on Mexican cartels is popular. That doesn’t mean it’s smart.
Using the U.S. military against Mexico won’t solve our drug problem.
By Fareed ZakariaIn Iran, the hijab revolt intensifies
In Iran, women and students are leading a revolt against the mandatory headscarf. No efforts by the regime have been able to squelch the protest.
By the Editorial BoardRussia hasn’t stopped maneuvering for a role in internet oversight
Its latest gambit would shift power to the U.N., where it appears to have won some support in high places.
By David IgnatiusAs Maduro tramples democracy, Biden needs a new plan to confront him
The Venezuelan autocracy's latest crackdown on the political opposition bodes ill for President Biden's policy toward that country.
By the Editorial BoardBiden tells Syrian activists he still thinks Assad must go
The president says he thinks Syria's Bashar al-Assad should go. Now, he needs to walk the talk.
By Josh RoginI’m a Ukrainian soldier. The reality of war is strangely normal.
Even amid the horrors of war in Ukraine, people are determined to go on living their lives.
By Yehor FirsovThe Chinese balloon carried a message: We need crisis communications
The Chinese balloon underscores the need for a military crisis communications line between Washington and Beijing.
By the Editorial BoardThe Tao of Deception: A Summer Thriller by David Ignatius
This fictional spy thriller explores the mystery behind an intelligence crisis — and the broader tale of U.S.-China competition in the decades since.
By David IgnatiusUkraine will get meaningful security guarantees at the NATO summit
These commitments are not a consolation prize to full NATO membership, but a pragmatic solution that will make joining the alliance easier down the road.
By Eric CiaramellaFrench cities are in flames over systemic racism
The police shooting of a young man of North African descent has triggered riots all across French cities. There are no easy solutions for French authorities.
By Lee HockstaderHong Kong’s downfall is a warning to the world
Beijing’s ever-worsening crackdown shows its true intentions for Taiwan and beyond.
By Josh RoginA slow Ukrainian counteroffensive can’t prompt a Western retreat
Ukraine's counteroffensive is a slog through territory that's been heavily mined and entrenched by Russian forces. Counting out Kyiv's forces is a fool's game.
By the Editorial Board