David Ignatius

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At USAID, Trump’s commissars leave a trail of suffering in their wake.

The president blames Ukraine for its own brutalization.

President Trump is trying to make good on his campaign promises to end wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and he has brought his shock-and-awe strategy to the world stage. Ruth Marcus talks to David Ignatius about the chaotic past week in Europe, whether Trump will sell out the Ukrainians in a deal with Russia, and how Trump is refusing (for now) to join Israel in bombing a weakened Iran.

Trump has raised fears he might be preparing to sell out Kyiv to placate Moscow.

Threat to attack Iran’s nuclear sites pushes the president out of his comfort zone.

The CIA chief wants more spycraft. So why is he showing officers the door?

Trump will be measured by whether he achieves a deal that doesn’t benefit the aggressor.

Armenian Ruben Vardanyan is on trial in Azerbaijan. His crime? Helping others.