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Orban Takes His Soros Smear Campaign on the Road
Europe had better be prepared.

The Houthis’ Media Machine Is Going Global
The group is exploiting sympathy for Palestine to spread its propaganda.

Why a European Army Makes No Sense
The old idea of a joint military has reared its head once again.

Kenya’s Sex Abuse Scandal Puts World Bank in Spotlight
U.S., U.K., and France disagree on compensation for victims at an IFC-funded chain of for-profit schools.

Chinese-Backed Cyberattacks Target New Zealand, U.K., U.S.
The hacking campaigns targeted hawkish lawmakers, pro-democracy activists, and Western corporations.

Is the World Prepared for More Terrorism?
After the shock of the Islamic State attack in Moscow, a top expert warns that “the bench is thin” when it comes to counterterrorism analysis.

U.S. and U.K. Sanction Chinese Hacking Group
The censure isn’t likely to rein in Beijing’s cyberespionage campaigns.

How COVID-19 Vaccines Inhibited Real Change
They saved millions of lives but absolved countries from fixing core problems.

Russia’s Shadow Fleet Is Putting Danish Waters in Danger
The maritime order is falling apart under geopolitical pressure.

Whatever Happened to Biden’s Iran Policy?
Washington now has to treat Tehran as a de facto nuclear power.

Japan’s Scandal-Ridden Politics Threaten to Claim Another PM
A political party funding crisis could bring down Fumio Kishida.

Putin Implicates Ukraine in Moscow Attack Despite Islamic State Claim of Responsibility
Both the United States and France said the terrorist group was solely responsible.

Egypt Is What Happens When the U.S. Gives Up on Democratization
Civil society loses—and China and Russia fill the vacuum.

Is This a Revolution? Or Are People Just Very Ticked Off?
In a new book, Fareed Zakaria explores how much the times are a-changin’. At risk, he says, is the entire global system.

The Art of Propaganda
Are brilliant films and TV shows made in Xi’s China?