For more than a decade, the United States has nurtured a secret intelligence partnership with Ukraine that is now critical for both countries in countering Russia.
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Shrugging Off Egypt’s Crises, El-Sisi Gets Set for 6 More Years
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is beginning his third term as Egypt’s president, presenting himself as a beacon of stability in a tough neighborhood even as his country’s economy shakes.
Former Obama and Biden Officials Sign Letter Defending U.S.’s Israel Stance
The letter drew 137 signatures, fewer than an earlier letter of dissent from Biden administration officials. Organizers say the new letter should carry more weight because it is not anonymous.
Behind Public Assurances, Xi Jinping Has Spread Grim Views on U.S.
Speeches by the Chinese leader show how he was bracing for an intensifying rivalry with the United States from early in his rule.
Viewed Warily by Democrats, a Netanyahu Ally Is a Key Conduit to U.S.
Ron Dermer sits in Israel’s five-member war cabinet and is a crucial liaison to the Biden administration, including U.S. officials he clashed with when he was ambassador to Washington.
China Is on Track to Become Nuclear Superpower, Ushering in New Age
China is on track to massively expand its nuclear arsenal, just as Russia suspends the last major arms control treaty. It augurs a new world in which Beijing, Moscow and Washington will likely be atomic peers.
Once Shocking, U.S. Spying on Its Allies Draws a Global Shrug
Compared with revelations in 2013 of mass surveillance by the National Security Agency, intelligence reports in a trove of recently leaked documents have resulted in limited outrage abroad.
Biden and Netanyahu Gear Up for a Complicated New Era
The two leaders have forged a relationship over four decades that vacillates between warmth and combat.
Grief for the Queen Mixes With Criticism of the Monarchy
Queen Elizabeth II was remembered by ordinary Britons, world leaders and other royals for her grace, humor and longevity. Others had more conflicted views on the monarchy.
The Queen Met 13 Sitting U.S. Presidents, Who Basked in Her Global Prestige
Queen Elizabeth II was a gracious host and guest over the last seven decades, even when faced with protocol mistakes and awkward missteps.