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From the MagazineWith viral 鈥楲ego鈥� videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power playerIran鈥檚 viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard.
Can Argentina鈥檚 social solidarity endure despite historic labor law overhaul?Argentina鈥檚 overhauled labor law is meant to modernize the workforce and loosen the grip of historically powerful unions. But in an administration focused on cost-cutting, some workers find the legislation one shock too many.
Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment.Ukraine has turned its advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset. Not so long ago, President Zelenskyy visited foreign capitals to beg for assistance. Now, he seals deals for drone sales and tech-sharing 鈥� as a desirable security partner.
First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 鈥榩artnership鈥�By visiting Beijing, Vladimir Putin is trying to bolster relations between Russia and China 鈥� and to limit their vulnerability to U.S. adventurism.- First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 鈥榩artnership鈥�By visiting Beijing, Vladimir Putin is trying to bolster relations between Russia and China 鈥� and to limit their vulnerability to U.S. adventurism.
Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunificationThe government in North Korea has abandoned its official goal of unification with South Korea. Now, the leadership in South Korea has to figure out if it will do the same.
Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: MediationBefore the war, Qatar had built itself into a diplomatic power by mediating disputes near and far. Hit hard by Iran, the tiny Persian Gulf country is not wavering in that mission, seen as central to its identity. Still, it recognizes it has security needs, too.
Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon鈥檚 first responders are determined to persevereLebanese first responders face unprecedented casualties from Israeli strikes. Carrying their colleagues鈥� loss, they continue with deepened resolve.
Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald TrumpThe highly anticipated summit in Beijing聽showcased how China today is more willing than ever to directly challenge the United States.聽
From the MagazineEven Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions.Norway鈥檚 money and hydropower have insulated it from the world鈥檚 energy pressures 鈥� until now.聽 The way it solves these challenges could set a global example.聽
Another prime minister appears to be on his way out. Why is the UK so hard to govern?A looming challenge from Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham appears set to topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Why does Britain seem no longer governable?
This transcendent Baltimore museum features works 鈥� and quirks 鈥� of artIf it鈥檚 silliness you鈥檙e after, it鈥檚 hard to beat 鈥淔ifi,鈥� a 15-foot-tall kinetic pink poodle, and other unusual pieces at the American Visionary Art Museum.
Affordability crunch also spurs creativity, generosity around the globeConsumers worldwide聽have felt squeezed for many reasons, including the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. So, they鈥檝e come up with their own solutions.- As Trump and Xi talk business, questions about Taiwan loomChinese leader Xi Jinping has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump and a cadre of American CEOs to Beijing.
Why Macron is struggling to rebuild France鈥檚 ties with AfricaFrance is trying to bolster its fading influence in Africa, with promises of big investment and equal partnership. But its colonial history continues to create road bumps.
What talks between Trump and Xi could mean for US-Taiwan trustIn Taiwan, people鈥檚 willingness to stand up to coercion from China is closely related to their trust that the United States will come to their aid.
Brazilian law takes racism seriously. Why does extreme racial inequality persist?Brazil has some of the toughest racism laws in the world, which an Argentine tourist found out the hard way, as she awaits a court sentence.
In the race for AI supremacy, the US and China stake different pathsTech giants from the U.S. and China are in a race to dominate the future of AI. But the two countries are not racing toward the same finish line.聽 聽
As Russia pushes spring offensive, shift on battlefield buoys UkrainiansRussia is no longer making major battlefield gains. If anything, it鈥檚 been Ukraine, aided by its technological prowess, taking back small pieces of territory. After a punishing winter, Ukraine is in a surprisingly encouraging place.
In remote northern Philippines, a local solution to the global energy shockConflict in the Middle East has brought an energy crunch to the Philippines. But this Indigenous community has found a way to insulate itself with a small-scale, renewable, and reliable source of electrical power.
