Argument
Mixed Reactions
Latin America is divided over the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela. From strong condemnation to cheerful approval, the range of reactions reflects the region’s increasingly polarized political landscape.
Talking Men
From Netflix’s “Adolescence” to Scott Galloway’s “Notes on Being a Man” and myriad studies and podcasts, it’s clear that something is up with boys and young men. But we’re not sure precisely whose fault it is — or why it’s even happening.
Syria’s New Order Is Not As Fragile As It Seems
The people now running Syria didn’t just replace Assad — they inherited the revolutionary energy that toppled him. That’s what makes the country’s new order both resilient and paranoid.
The Army Prosecutor, the Sexual Assault and the Videotape
Israel’s military advocate general has been arrested for illegally leaking a video that shows military prison guards carrying out a brutal sexual assault on a Palestinian prisoner. Liberal Israelis see her as a guardian of democracy, while the far right regard her as a traitor.
Eritrea, Ethiopia and the Missteps That Could Lead to War
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have risen again as the leaders of both countries face internal pressures. Neither side wants a full war, but politics, pride and proxy battles are pushing the Horn of Africa closer to conflict.
The Shape of Gaza’s Future
Following the ceasefire, an imaginary yellow line divides Gaza into two sectors, with the Israeli army in charge of one and an international force poised to take control of the other. A new future is beginning to emerge.
Kurds Could Hold Syria Together or Pull It Apart
For a century, Damascus pushed a single Syrian identity while the margins asked for recognition. After Assad fell, that argument resurfaced again. How it’s settled will make or break the country.