Israel’s military said it was reacting to an immediate threat when it killed 15 medics and first responders in Gaza in March. But eyewitness accounts […]
Month: May 2025
A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution
A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around […]
China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions
Despite mounting financial pressure, China says it won’t negotiate until the Trump administration shows “sincerity” by canceling tariffs on its goods.
Pakistan’s Leaders May Talk Tough, but War With India Is the Last Thing Pakistanis Want
For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden.
Why Donald Trump Looms Over Australia’s Election
The last time Australians went to the polls, China was top of mind. This time, the United States is the dominant foreign factor in an […]
With Minerals Deal, Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine
The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.
The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know
The announcement that the deal had been signed came after months of fraught negotiations.
100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America
President Trump’s approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.
Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons
President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of […]
Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons
President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of […]