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The Islamic State’s Fading Territory

The Islamic State’s territory in Syria and Iraq is a shadow of its former self.

Iran’s Ambitions Persist, South America’s Bubble Bursts

Checking the pulse of our annual predictions, every two weeks.

Gulen Revisited

The U.S. reportedly wants to trade an exiled cleric for better relations with Turkey.

The Brilliant and the Absurd in Vienna

A geopolitical journey into the city that was once the intellectual and cultural center of Europe.

A Provisional Brexit Deal on Northern Ireland

The EU and U.K. have announced a tentative deal on one of the thorniest aspects of Brexit.

Daily Memo: The Global Economic Outlook Is Grim

All the news worth knowing today.

What We’re Reading: Uprisings in Central America, Life During Wartime

Weekly reviews of what’s on our bookshelves.

Israel and Gaza, Preparing for a Bigger Fight

Egypt’s peace talks have failed, and both sides are escalating attacks.

Israel’s Strategic Reality

The current fighting in Gaza is part of years of sporadic conflict, but there’s more to it than that.

Daily Memo: Updates on Gaza, a Reckoning in Italy

All the news worth knowing today.

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