People sit across from a poster depicting then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a gas mask during an event in the rebel-held northern city of Afrin, Syria, on Aug. 20, 2023.
People sit across from a poster depicting then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a gas mask during an event in the rebel-held northern city of Afrin, Syria, on Aug. 20, 2023.

The Race to Secure Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has created concerns about the country’s dangerous arsenal.

Syrians pose for a picture on a destroyed tank in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Dec. 12.
Syrians pose for a picture on a destroyed tank in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Dec. 12.

Your Syria Questions, Answered

What Bashar al-Assad’s fall means for Syria, the Middle East, and beyond.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at Trump Tower in New York City on Sept. 27.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at Trump Tower in New York City on Sept. 27.

Big Questions for Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plans

Trump’s team has ideas, but so do Ukraine and Russia.

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Sept. 26.
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Sept. 26.

Biden’s Complicated Ukraine Legacy

A vital but halting supply of military aid has opened up the U.S. president to criticism from all sides.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6.

Trump Sets His Sights on the Pentagon

His defense secretary pick wants to get rid of “woke” generals.

Donald Trump salutes U.S. military cadets, who are seen from behind in their formal dress uniforms as they face him.
Donald Trump salutes U.S. military cadets, who are seen from behind in their formal dress uniforms as they face him.

Trump’s Plans for the Pentagon

What the U.S. president-elect has said about his agenda for the military.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at a press conference during a European Council session on Oct. 17.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at a press conference during a European Council session on Oct. 17.

What the U.S. Election Means for Ukraine and the Middle East

The result will have profound consequences for the major crises roiling the world

The entrance of the International Criminal Police Organization headquarters, known as Interpol.
The entrance of the International Criminal Police Organization headquarters, known as Interpol.

Organized Crime Is Surging Dramatically, Warns Interpol’s Secretary-General

Police are struggling to stay ahead of a pandemic-fueled boom.

A woman holds up a sign that says Sinwar's End --> End the War amid a crowd of protesters on a city street at night.
A woman holds up a sign that says Sinwar's End --> End the War amid a crowd of protesters on a city street at night.

What Sinwar’s Death Means for Hamas and the War in Gaza

The militant leader was a singular figure who will be hard to replace.

An anti-Israel sign is displayed in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Oct. 1 during a celebratory rally after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other Iran-backed militants.
An anti-Israel sign is displayed in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Oct. 1 during a celebratory rally after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other Iran-backed militants.

Our Best Reads on the Middle East Crisis

The region is perched on a knife-edge. Here’s where things could go.

Israeli army vehicles move through northern Israel on Sept. 26.
Israeli army vehicles move through northern Israel on Sept. 26.

Israel Is Going It Alone in Lebanon

Allies are trying to buy time to prevent all-out war.

The U.N. Security Council holds a meeting on the theme of “Leadership for Peace” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 25.
The U.N. Security Council holds a meeting on the theme of “Leadership for Peace” at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 25.

The United Nations Is Still the Biggest Platform for Global Cooperation

Despite its failure to stop wars, the U.N. has made progress on issues from disease eradication to climate change.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on Sept. 24 in New York City.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on Sept. 24 in New York City.

Biden’s UNGA Goodbye

The outgoing U.S. president had little to offer on Ukraine and Gaza.

A view of the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Sept. 22.
A view of the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Sept. 22.

Middle East Tensions Overshadow United Nations Summit

The threat of a second Middle East war is taking away from the "Super Bowl" of diplomacy.

An overheard view shows the large central room at the U.N. headquarters. Representatives of members of the Security Council sit at a large horseshoe-shaped desk at center as they attend a meeting.
An overheard view shows the large central room at the U.N. headquarters. Representatives of members of the Security Council sit at a large horseshoe-shaped desk at center as they attend a meeting.

The United Nations Prepares for a High-Stakes Summit

Along with wars in Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, the issues of sustainability, pandemic prevention, and nuclear weapons are on the agenda.

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