Commentary

"Israel can succeed only by shifting course," writes Ivo Daalder.

Both Hamas militants and Israeli military members could be charged by the International Criminal Court, which has been investigating potential crimes in Gaza.

Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The court could rule in a few weeks on whether to implement provisional measures that include ordering Israel to stop military actions in the Gaza Strip while the case is being determined.

"As the new year rolls in, mutual distrust continues to obstruct mutual understanding," Paul Heer writes.

At least a quarter of Taiwan’s eligible voters are between 20 and 40 years old, a group that overwhelmingly supports an independent Taiwan.

"The elections of 2024 could mark an inflection point for democracy globally and, by consequence, international relations," Paul Poast writes.

Susan Glasser, Stefan Kornelius, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Developments abroad in the first weeks of the new year may pose a significant challenge to the US president’s electoral prospects.

"The next year will be marked by a profound debate within the US about America’s future global role," says Ivo Daalder.