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Who Belongs in Today’s Germany?
One mother’s lonely journey through the trauma of racist violence.
Trump’s Foreign-Policy Influencers
Meet the 11 men whose worldviews are shaping the 2024 Republican ticket.
‘They Promised to Take Out Our Families’: The Afghans America Left Behind
Ahmad Haidari flew a U.S.-funded helicopter out of Kabul in August 2021 and hasn’t seen his wife and children since.
Russia’s New Queer Purge
A secret court decision is driving the LGBTQ community into exile.
NATO’s New Map
On NATO’s new map—with all of Scandinavia now in the alliance—everything has to be connected.
If Europe Is Lost, Why Not Party?
Vienna’s balls may be more inclusive than ever, but nostalgia hits different with the far right on the ascent.
America’s Next Soldiers Will Be Machines
In future wars, U.S. generals want to send robots to face the enemy’s first bullets.
NATO’s Military Has a New Nerve Center
The alliance has transformed its once sleepy headquarters into a war command focused on Russia.
Ukrainian Artists Struggle With War’s Impact
Questions of authenticity and loss hang over new works.
Russia’s War Machine Runs on Western Parts
Despite sanctions, Moscow is still importing critical weapon components from the U.S. and Europe.
The Country With Nothing Left to Lose
In its quest for cash, the tiny island nation of Nauru has tried it all. Its latest scheme may be its riskiest bet yet.
Sweden Is Making the Most of NATO’s Waiting Room
Sweden’s military has taken a 500-year path to joining NATO, from the Vikings through Napoleon and neutrality. So what’s another few months?
Israel’s ‘People’s Army’ at War
Israelis have an especially close bond with their military, but Oct. 7 shook their trust to the core.
Elections to Follow in 2024
Dozens of countries will vote this year. In many of them, democracy is at a tipping point.
The Inconvenient Truth of Taiwan’s Indigenous Peoples
Tribal groups assert their own claims on a contested island.
