Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.Read More
Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal

Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.Read More
U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.Read More
What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?

The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.Read More
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon

After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.Read More
Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I.

In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.Read More
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words

The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?Read More
Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal

President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.Read More
Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.Read More
Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He is Risking Losses in Midterms

“The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring Republican senator.Read More