World What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow. Anthony Kuhn
Politics 6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security. Here's what you need to know. Sarah McCammon
Politics Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences. Danielle Kurtzleben
Politics What Republican presidential candidates are saying about the Israel-Hamas war Israel is a cornerstone of GOP foreign policy and presidential hopefuls are seeking to stand out from the crowded field as they proclaim their views on Israel, Hamas and the Middle East. Jeongyoon Han
Environment Three-quarters of Republicans prioritize the economy over climate change In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, the record temperatures this summer don't have Republicans heated as confidence in institutions takes a hit and President Biden has challenges ahead. Domenico Montanaro
World Opinion: We Don't Need A Biden Doctrine Dividing The World Into Good And Bad President Biden sees foreign policy as a battle between democracies and autocracies — and that's a flawed doctrine, according to analysts Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky. Aaron David Miller Richard Sokolsky
Politics U.S. Puts Cuba Back On List Of State Sponsors of Terrorism The U.S. removed Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list in May of 2015. Bill Chappell
World Opinion: With Biden, America Is Back — But Not At The Head Of The Table The world needs convincing that the U.S. can lead again, and it may not let it, according to foreign policy experts Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky. Aaron David Miller Richard Sokolsky
National Could U.S. Adversaries Exploit America's Moment Of Confusion? President Trump's battle with the coronavirus could create an opportunity for Iran, China, Russia or North Korea to take advantage of America's seeming leadership vacuum. Jackie Northam
World Opinion: Why War With Iran Is Bad For Trump — And America Iran's shoot-down of a U.S. drone underscores the growing risk of conflict between the countries. If war occurs, President Trump will wish he stayed out, write Aaron David Miller and Richard Sokolsky. Aaron David Miller Richard Sokolsky
