Assaults in Russia and Ukraine have shown major military powers that they are unprepared for evolving forms of warfare, and need to adapt.
Month: June 2025
As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine
Europe has the money and the artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities like operational intelligence and air defense would be difficult to replace.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Go Into Effect
The president has ratcheted up the rate on foreign metals to 50 percent, double the previous rate, saying the levies weren’t high enough to help […]
Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia
Millions will make the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
China Really Wants to Attract Talented Scientists. Trump Just Helped.
Even before the U.S. threatened to bar international students and besieged universities, China’s huge spending campaign on the sciences was bearing fruit.
U.S.-China Trade War Morphs From Tariffs Into Fight Over Supply Chain
Instead of battling over tariffs, Washington and Beijing have turned to a potentially far more harmful strategy: flexing their control over global supply chains.
South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration
Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but the country faces deep divisions, along with challenges from […]
Live Updates: South Korea’s Opposition Leader Likely to Be Next President, Exit Poll Shows
The campaign of Lee Jae-myung, a center-left candidate, rode a wave of anger against Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted for imposing martial law.
Ukraine Says It Struck Crimea Bridge
It would be the third time Ukraine had struck the bridge. The claim comes two days after one of the country’s most ambitious operations of […]
South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know
The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.