Why do Europeans fear Trump more than the rest of the world does?
Political scientist Mark Leonard has found that people around the world are far more optimistic about Trump's presidency than ...
Aviva Ballas narrowly escaped the massacre of Israel's athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games. Afterward she found it difficult to trust anyone
Born in Baghdad, former track and field champion Aviva Ballas was one of Israel's top runners in the early 1970s. From her home in Switzerland, she recalls the stroke of luck that saved her from ...
Explaining Gaza Strip ceasefire details through graphics
For the first time in over a year, fighting in Gaza has stopped. What does the Israel-Hamas ceasefire include? A detailed look at the next six weeks.
As Lebanon struggles, its diaspora community produces standout global successes
In recent years, Lebanon has teetered perpetually on the brink of economic and political collapse. Abroad, people with ...
In his second term, Trump faces a transformed Europe
Russia’s military aggression and China’s economic leverage are reshaping geopolitics, leaving Europe no choice but to deepen ...
An abrupt end to the American dream: Los Angeles residents confront devastation after fires
As fires continue to rage in Los Angeles County, the first residents are returning to rubble. A visit to Pacific Palisades, ...
Irregular migration to Europe falls to lowest level in three years
Border officials documented a decline in irregular migration to Europe last year, primarily due to a decrease in crossings ...
Is a new era of crony capitalism dawning in the US?
Tech billionaires, corporations and lobbyists are all seeking close ties to Trump. But crony capitalism and favoritism harm a ...
The peace ideas for Ukraine – and their weak points
Donald Trump claims he can end the bloodshed in Ukraine instantly. What are his chances of success? The likelihood of peace ...
Behind Trump's apparent imperialistic pronouncements, a set of genuine concerns
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pronouncements on Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal have drawn fire. But Europe ...
For many despotic regimes, the end comes as a surprise – especially for the despot
In 2024, dictatorships fell in both Syria and Bangladesh. Why do some autocratic regimes collapse so swiftly? And why is the ...
Post-Assad, Damascus is coming back to life. But Syria’s artists fear a new clampdown under Islamist rule
With its chic galleries, dimly lit bars and smoky cafés, Damascus’ vibrant cultural scene is flourishing again. But will this ...