War

World

Yoav Gallant Has Shown Defiance. Will He Again?

Last month, Yoav Gallant told Israelis that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was leading the nation astray. Mr. Gallant, the defense…

World

After Biden’s Push for Truce, Netanyahu Calls Israel’s War Plans Unchanged

The timing of the remarks seemed to rebuff the president’s hopes for a speedy end to the war. But some…

World

After Biden’s Call for Truce, Netanyahu Says Israel’s War Plans Are Unchanged

The timing seemed to rebuff the president’s hopes for a speedy end to the war. But some analysts said Mr.…

World

America’s Military Is Not Prepared for War — or Peace

“To be prepared for war,” George Washington said, “is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” President Ronald…

World

U.S. Officials Say Deadly Rafah Airstrike Did Not Cross Biden’s Red Line

U.S. officials said on Tuesday that the Israeli strike that killed dozens of Palestinians in southern Gaza was a tragedy…

Travel

Russia Steps Up a Covert Sabotage Campaign Aimed at Europe

Russian military intelligence, the G.R.U., is behind arson attacks aimed at undermining support for Ukraine’s war effort, security officials say.

World

How Should We Honor the Dead of Our Failed Wars?

About 10 years ago, as the war in Afghanistan was slowly, painfully winding down, I walked through Arlington National Cemetery…

Arts

Graduation’s Pomp Goes On, No Matter the Circumstance

Commencement is the rare American ritual that still has rules. That’s why it’s ripe for disruption.

World

Thursday Briefing

Today, I’m handing the newsletter over to my colleague Azam Ahmed, who writes about a hidden history of the U.S.…

World

Thursday Briefing: How ‘America’s Monster’ Operated in Afghanistan

Plus, three European countries recognize a Palestinian state.

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