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A woman watches an Iranian news TV channel covering an “explosion” near Isfahan, Iran.
A woman watches an Iranian news TV channel covering an “explosion” near Isfahan, Iran.

World Leaders Urge Restraint After Israel Attacks Iran

G-7 foreign ministers, Arab nations, and other major powers condemn further escalation in the Middle East.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan criminal court in New York.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan criminal court in New York.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of April 13: Iran and Israel spar, Niger erupts in protest, and Trump goes to court.

Iranian pro-government supporters shout anti-Israel slogans while waving the Palestine flag at Palestine Square in Tehran, on April 14, 2024, in a celebration of the early morning Iran's IRGC attack on Israel.
Iran fired over 100 drones and ballistic missiles on Saturday, April 14, 2024, in retaliation to an attack on a building attached to the country's consular annex in Damascus that killed seven members of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 01, 2024. Iran has blamed Israel for the attack on April 5, 2024 in Tehran. (Photo by Hossein Beris / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Iranian pro-government supporters shout anti-Israel slogans while waving the Palestine flag at Palestine Square in Tehran, on April 14, 2024, in a celebration of the early morning Iran's IRGC attack on Israel. Iran fired over 100 drones and ballistic missiles on Saturday, April 14, 2024, in retaliation to an attack on a building attached to the country's consular annex in Damascus that killed seven members of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 01, 2024. Iran has blamed Israel for the attack on April 5, 2024 in Tehran. (Photo by Hossein Beris / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

The Domestic Pressures Impacting Iran and Israel

How to think about an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Two members of the Iranian navy stand at attention as a truck carries a massive anti-U.S. billboard during a military parade in Tehran, Iran.
Two members of the Iranian navy stand at attention as a truck carries a massive anti-U.S. billboard during a military parade in Tehran, Iran.

Have Israel and the United States Done Enough to Deter Iran?

U.S. allies intercepted hundreds of Iranian drones and missiles, and then Israeli forces counterattacked in a limited strike—but the threat of regional war remains.

Newspapers in Tehran feature news about the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties.
Newspapers in Tehran feature news about the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties.

How Much Leverage Does China Really Have Over Iran?

Washington wants Beijing to rein in Tehran, but experts say it’s not that simple.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during part of the opening ceremony of "Make in India" week in Mumbai on February 13, 2016.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during part of the opening ceremony of "Make in India" week in Mumbai on February 13, 2016.

Modi’s ‘Make in India’ Didn’t Make Jobs

India’s prime minister could win re-election without having fixed his country’s unemployment crisis.

People gather for a picnic under a bridge in Iran's central city of Isfahan, after a reported Israeli strike in the area.
People gather for a picnic under a bridge in Iran's central city of Isfahan, after a reported Israeli strike in the area.

Iran Shrugs off Israeli Strike, Allaying Escalation Fears—for Now

Experts say the attack was designed to showcase Israel’s capabilities without further provoking Tehran.

A view of the main stage during the Web Summit Rio 2024 at the RioCentro Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro on April 16.
A view of the main stage during the Web Summit Rio 2024 at the RioCentro Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro on April 16.

Latin American Start-Ups Make Their Pitch

From fintech to AI, investors are enthusiastic about the region’s growth potential.

Jordanian soldiers stand guard near the “Gate of Peace” at the Jordan Valley site of Baqura, east of the Jordan River, with the Israeli flag flying over the Israeli side of the border.
Jordanian soldiers stand guard near the “Gate of Peace” at the Jordan Valley site of Baqura, east of the Jordan River, with the Israeli flag flying over the Israeli side of the border.

Why Arab States Haven’t Broken With Israel

Arabs across the region are angry, but regimes can’t afford to sever ties.

A new floating production, storage, and offloading vessel is under construction at a shipyard in Nantong, China, on April 17, 2023.
A new floating production, storage, and offloading vessel is under construction at a shipyard in Nantong, China, on April 17, 2023.

Forget About Chips—China Is Coming for Ships

Beijing’s grab for hegemony in a critical sector follows a familiar playbook.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern passes Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2019, after a gunman opened fire there on March 15.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern passes Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2019, after a gunman opened fire there on March 15.

The Terrorist Threat the West Still Ignores

Domestic far-right terrorism has been increasingly internationalized—and requires a coordinated response.

A Palestinian boy enters a destroyed building in Rafah.
A Palestinian boy enters a destroyed building in Rafah.

U.S. and Israel Meet to Discuss Rafah Operation

The Biden administration fears an offensive would result in a high civilian death toll.

Iranians visit Azadi Square in Tehran.
Iranians visit Azadi Square in Tehran.

Iran’s Nuclear Crisis Has No Military Solution

Whether Tehran weaponizes its program remains tied to threat perceptions by political leadership.

An Iranian military truck carries surface-to-air missiles past a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade on the occasion of the country's annual army day on April 18, 2018, in Tehran.
An Iranian military truck carries surface-to-air missiles past a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade on the occasion of the country's annual army day on April 18, 2018, in Tehran.

Iran Has Defined Its Red Line With Israel

With last weekend's attack, Tehran has undertaken a strategic shift in the region.

An Israeli army vehicle moves along the border with the Gaza Strip on Feb. 28, amid ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.
An Israeli army vehicle moves along the border with the Gaza Strip on Feb. 28, amid ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.

Israel’s Military Risks Being Overstretched

It’s been at war for six months—and now faces another front with Iran.

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