Ukraine is itself not a repudiation of the idea of spheres of influence, but rather a clear example of how they work in practice. IN DECEMBER 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed negotiations over Russia’s formidable military buildup around Ukraine. He reiterated that the United States would not discuss …

The Madrid summit paved the way for Finland and Sweden to join and underscored that Russia is NATO’s chief security threat. But the alliance’s new defensive efforts aren’t likely to change Putin’s strategy in Ukraine. Moves by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) this week reportedly put the alliance on …

Various major Palestinian factions are working together on a new platform to challenge Fatah’s dominance of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh called June 19 for an agreement on a Palestinian strategy to overcome the internal division and build a national front that safeguards Palestinian principles and …