A conversation about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

A conversation about why Israel agreed to stop its bombing after fifteen months, whether the ceasefire is likely to last, and the future of Gaza’s governance

If Western capitals cannot bank on the imminent collapse of the Russian economy, they must face the reality that Russia will pose an immense challenge for the next year or more.

To have a say in the end state of Russia’s war on Ukraine, which will impact Europe’s security order, Europeans must approach the Trump administration with concrete ideas and commitments. The proposal should include increased military support for Kyiv and Western boots on the ground.

Any possibility of a pathway that leads to lasting peace will depend on Israeli and Palestinian leaders who decide to be masters of their politics rather than prisoners of their ideologies, and who are willing and able to define a better future based on a vision of two states for two peoples.

A conversation about the U.S. role in a phased execution of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.