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NATO Fears That This Town Will Be the Epicenter of Conflict With Russia

Narva, a small Estonian town that borders Russia, used to be part of the USSR. Most people there speak only Russian. Will Putin try to invade like he did in Crimea?

• Josh Rubin
• 1:00 AM ET

The EU Wants to Clamp Down on the Super Rich’s Visa of Choice

Amid a worldwide refugee crisis and increased immigration restrictions, most EU member states sell “golden visas”—residence permits or citizenship—to the ultra-wealthy for thousands or even millions of euros.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Jan 23, 2019

In 1995, the U.S. Declared a State of Emergency. It Never Ended.

Trump recently renewed the terrorism state of emergency, which is just one of roughly 30 ongoing national emergencies in the U.S.

• Kathy Gilsinan
• Jan 23, 2019

America Still Doesn’t Know What to Do With Terrorism Suspects

Some pre-9/11 plotters have not yet been brought to justice, even as a new generation of suspects is taking their place.

• Kathy Gilsinan
• Jan 23, 2019

Turkey's ‘Climate of Fear’ for Journalists

With few independent outlets left, more journalists in Turkey now face jail time, fines, or getting fired for doing their job.

• Ayla Jean Yackley
• Jan 23, 2019

The Yellow Vests Are Going to Change France. We Just Don’t Know How.

By inaugurating a national “grand debate,” can Macron harness the concerns of citizens without undermining his government’s own mandate?

• Rachel Donadio
• Jan 20, 2019

What to Expect From Trump-Kim Take Two

If the first summit accomplished little, the second could be the same—but there are many wild cards.

• Uri Friedman
• Jan 18, 2019

America Scrambles to Catch Up With Chinese and Russian Weapons

Trump’s new missile-defense strategy adds up to an effort to solve a political problem with expensive hardware.

• Kathy Gilsinan and Patrick Tucker
• Jan 18, 2019

Indonesia’s Rights Struggle: Deciding Which Candidate Is the ‘Lesser Evil’

A debate showed that neither candidate in Indonesia’s presidential race has any plans to address human-rights abuses.

• Stanley Widianto
• Jan 18, 2019

Trump Flirts With Leaving NATO, and ‘Zero’ Republicans in Congress Are Impressed

For someone who actively avoids criticizing the president, Senator Jim Risch has a lot to say about how he will deal with Trump.

• Uri Friedman
• Jan 17, 2019

Brexit Is Chaos. The Movie About It Is Anything But.

In a new HBO film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, James Graham turns a polarizing national moment into a surprisingly cohesive and engaging story.

• Sophie Gilbert
• Jan 17, 2019

The Deadliest Day for the U.S. in Syria

Trump says ISIS is defeated, but an Islamic State attack in Syria on Wednesday killed four Americans.

• Kathy Gilsinan
• Jan 16, 2019

Theresa May Lives to Fight Another Day. But for What?

The British prime minister narrowly survived a no-confidence vote, but no one knows what comes next for the U.K.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Jan 16, 2019

The Lessons, and the Costs, of Terrorism in Kenya

Kenya’s security apparatus responded more quickly to Tuesday’s attack in Nairobi than to past attacks, but 14 people still died.

• Tristan McConnell
• Jan 16, 2019

Cambodian Deportees Return to a 'Home' They've Never Known

America is deporting Cambodian refugees convicted of crimes. Did the U.S. have a responsibility to help them when they first arrived as refugees?

• Charles Dunst
• Jan 16, 2019