The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.
Author: AMANDA TAUB
How a Demographic ‘Doom Loop’ Helped Germany’s Far Right
Understanding the Alternative for Germany’s success in Sunday’s elections.
What International Law Says About Trump’s Proposal to Remove Palestinians From Gaza
Taking over the enclave, forcing Palestinians to leave and preventing them from returning would be clear violations of international law, experts say.
Trump’s Gaza Takeover Would Be Illegal Under International Law, Experts Say
Forcing Palestinians to leave the enclave would be “a straightforward crime against humanity,” an Oxford professor said. It would be a further violation to take over the territory.
Trump’s Deportations Only Work if Countries Agree to Take Their Citizens Back
Sending people to another country requires bilateral negotiations and diplomatic strong arming.
Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza
The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”
Five Books That Explain the Chaos of 2024
And one to read for fun.
Why Do Some Rebel Governments Last When Others Fall?
One factor matters most, and it could be a problem in Syria.
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.
A Power Vacuum in Gaza Could Empower Warlords and Gangs
Hamas’s weakened position could leave the territory without any governing institutions.