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As the Syrian cease-fire holds, signs of progress against extremists

But it’s too early to say whether the moderate opposition is truly expanding its support in rebel-held areas, after several years of decline in the face of attacks by the extremists and Assad’s army.

As the Syrian cease-fire holds, signs of progress against extremists

But it’s too early to say whether the moderate opposition is truly expanding its support in rebel-held areas, after several years of decline in the face of attacks by the extremists and Assad’s army.

Trump’s and Sanders’s dangerous revolt against free trade

Donald Trump’s and Bernie Sanders’s protectionist stances would undermine U.S. growth.

Trump’s and Sanders’s dangerous revolt against free trade

Donald Trump’s and Bernie Sanders’s protectionist stances would undermine U.S. growth.

Obama’s destabilizing candor on the Middle East

Obama’s tone throughout “The Obama Doctrine” is supremely self-confident and weirdly defensive.

The U.S. is heading toward a dangerous showdown with China

China’s moves in the contested area could put the White House on the spot.

The biggest surprise about Syria diplomacy

The Syria peace train should have derailed weeks ago. Here’s why it hasn’t.

How America’s political decay has fueled Trump’s rise

A President Trump would only exacerbate the dysfunction that has propelled his popularity.

The Islamic State is degraded but far from being destroyed

As the U.S.-led coalition steps up its assaults, the jihadists are trying to strike back.

The brand of Trump: His business record doesn’t match the luster

The GOP presidential candidate has a talent for falling uphill.