Fred Kaplan

What strategic purpose did it serve? And what effect is it likely to have on the various conflicts in the region?

Biden succinctly summarized his broad view of world politics and made it personal.

Here are a few factors that will determine what happens next.

The world waits in suspense.

The full scope of Trump’s bromance with Putin remains mysterious.

The chances of ending this yearlong war could be as great as they ever have been.

If the story is true, Trump committed not only an act of diplomatic recklessness but also, quite possibly, a federal crime.

North Korea’s shipment of troops to Russia holds serious implications both for the war and for global security.

There are a few ways this could go. Let’s parse the arguments for each.

The Diplomat remains absolutely ludicrous, but that’s part of the fun.