The Abu Dhabi talks produced an agreement to exchange prisoners. A durable peace will require commitments that Ukraine accepts and that Washington and European governments can honour. For families waiting for prisoners of war to come home, Abu Dhabi produced something worth having. Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large exchange as two days of…
Israel has entered a critical phase of political uncertainty following President Isaac Herzog’s decision to give former military chief Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a government after the inconclusive parliamentary elections of October 27. Herzog announced his decision on November 7, and Eisenkot formally received the mandate the following day. The leader of…
Democrats have reclaimed Congress, but presidential power remains largely intact. The real test is whether America’s divided government can reshape its foreign policy. The American electorate has changed the balance of power in Washington. In the November 3 midterm elections, Democrats secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, ending Republican dominance…