Commentary

Steven Erlanger and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Despite the good feelings following the first Ishiba-Trump summit, there are major challenges ahead, Craig Kafura writes.

"China’s goal is not to usurp the U.S. role ... but instead to increase its role relative to that of the United States in setting the rules," Paul Heer argues.

James Lindsay and Matt Kaminski join Ivo Daalder to discuss the end of Pax Americana.

Sweeping domestic reforms could be on the table if Yoon's impeachment triggers a new presidential election, Karl Friedhoff writes.

"The situation on the ground in Gaza was ripe for a ceasefire. That doesn’t mean it’s ripe for long-lasting peace," Paul Poast argues.

Young Russians may be more likely than their elders to give Israel the benefit of the doubt in its conflict with Hamas.

Public opinion polling offers insights into what cost incumbent leaders and parties at the polls.

"The deal between Israel and Hamas to halt fighting and begin to release the hostages may not last long," Ivo Daalder writes. "Even if it does, it won't settle the conflict."

Cécile Shea unpacks the factors that may be holding up the potential deal between Israel and Hamas.