The Hippocratic Summit
The major goal of Trump and Xi’s meeting is to do no harm.
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Trump Has Gone From Unpredictable to Unreliable
Allies and rivals alike are less likely to give the president what he seeks.
Trump Is ‘Bored’ With the War He Started
He wants out, but Iran could likely keep going for months.
Europe Without America
The Iran war has given European leaders new impetus to plan for self-defense.
The Iran War’s Ramifications Have Only Just Begun
U.S. goals haven’t been met, but the war will cause long-term disruptions.
The Era of Normie Extremism Is Here
What the alleged Washington hotel attacker has in common with Luigi Mangione
The Pentagon May Not Be Giving Trump the Full Picture of the War
Vice President Vance is worried that the U.S. is running low on weapons.
The Correspondents’ Dinner Was a Security Success*
*But it’s time to rethink security at an event that is clearly so vulnerable.
One of These Trump Threats Is Not Like the Others
Trump has developed a reputation for backing down from his most over-the-top threats, but dismissing his words is a mistake.
Trump Ditched Hearts and Minds in the Iran War
The military may need to cure its counterinsurgent “hangover,” but the president has the wrong solution.