Ideas

How did Hayat Tahrir al-Sham come to prominence in Syria’s civil war?

The Islamist group, which spearheaded of the surprise rebel advance into Aleppo, is an offshoot of al-Qaida in Syria.

Business

China gains, US loses ground in Mideast arms market

The 2008 policy that guarantees Israel an edge over its hostile neighbors is annoying other US security partners.

Ideas

What the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire means for the region—and US involvement

A conversation with a professor of history and peace studies at Notre Dame.

Science & Tech

Researchers sound alarm on dual-use AI for defense

That shiny Silicon Valley tool comes with big risks for civilians, according to a new report.