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13
Nov
With friends like these

With friends like these

Briefing: Investigators in Kyiv expose a massive corruption scheme. Israeli settlers in the West Bank attack a mosque—and the IDF. + What does Ukrainian corruption have to do with Russia’s war?
6 min read
12
Nov
What do we have here

What do we have here

Briefing: Correspondence from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate mentions Donald Trump. The U.K. suspends intelligence sharing with the U.S. + Can new U.S. sanctions on oil from Russia end the war in Ukraine?
6 min read
11
Nov
Two attacks, three stories

Two attacks, three stories

Briefing: Islamabad suffers its deadliest attack in nearly two decades. An American carrier strike group is closing in on Venezuela. + What does Qatar want from America?
7 min read
10
Nov
Eight votes

Eight votes

Briefing: Back to business in Washington, D.C.. A mysterious car explosion in Delhi. + Why does the American military budget keep getting bigger?
6 min read
09
Nov
‘A huge, flying conflict of interest’

‘A huge, flying conflict of interest’

Feature: What does Qatar want from America? Nick Cleveland-Stout on Doha’s massive influence operation in Washington.
9 min read
06
Nov
Information ministry

Information ministry

The weekend despatch: Why is U.S. federal data disappearing while citizen surveillance expands? How is Russia luring workers from Africa and Asia into combat? + What were the V-Discs?
17 min read
06
Nov
Flashpoints and gathering storms

Flashpoints and gathering storms

Briefing: Trapped fighters in Rafah tunnels show the gap between Gaza’s framework ceasefire agreement and ground realities. Typhoon Kalmaegi’s deadly path through the Philippines toward Vietnam. + Why did India just remove almost 7 million voters from the rolls in one state?
6 min read
05
Nov
An ambiguous referendum

An ambiguous referendum

Briefing: A democratic socialist is the mayor of America’s largest city. The U.S. Supreme Court weighs the president’s trade authority. + How did Hindu nationalism take over the world’s biggest democracy?
6 min read
04
Nov
Peacekeepers before peace

Peacekeepers before peace

Briefing: The U.S. wants an international force for Gaza. Three military options for Venezuela. + The global corruption behind the war and famine in Sudan.
6 min read
03
Nov
‘Many things’ in the Caribbean

‘Many things’ in the Caribbean

Briefing: The American president suggests Venezuelan regime change. An earthquake in Afghanistan. + Why are so many foreign powers involving themselves in Africa’s deadliest civil war?
6 min read