Though rarely in the headlines, #MohammedSoliman quietly reshapes #US strategy in the #MiddleEast . ow.ly/XV1v50RfijF via @TheNatInterest

Is voting by noncitizens swaying American elections? Cato's Walter Olson says the answer is no ow.ly/Gi9950Rf62R

'During protests in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem this weekend, the global condemnation of Israel’s tactics in Gaza didn’t seem to matter to anyone I spoke with,' Graeme Wood writes. But Israelis’ rage against their government had reached new levels of incandescence. ow.ly/rz6i50Rf4Nh

A feature of recent US economic policy—of both the Trump and Biden administrations—has been to ask consumers to pay more for goods and services, writes Fareed Zakaria ow.ly/TqNi50Rf25X #tarriffs

The House advanced a bill to reauthorize the U.S.’s warrantless surveillance authority, opening the measure up for debate two days after a band of conservatives blocked a previous version of the legislation from moving forward. ow.ly/YaIr50Rf0JQ via @TheHill

To prevent Hamas from regaining power after the war, Israel must take steps now to ensure that a strong force replaces Hamas throughout Gaza—one that can displace the group’s role in providing social services & other essentials, writes Daniel Byman ow.ly/QK5i50Rew0k

The latest analysis from CSIS Korea Chair unpacks South Korea's general elections, the victory of the Democratic Party, and what the election means for South Koreas future. ow.ly/TAWu50ReqZ8

Brain capital is an increasingly valuable economic asset as the world relies more and more on human innovation.

Harris Eyre, Carol Graham, Alfred K. Njamnshi, and George Vradenburg highlight four ways to make the country's brain capital healthy. ow.ly/hplR50RepHR

What eight centuries of data tells us about interest rates ow.ly/v5rp50Reolt via Financial Times

After six months, tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. And yet #Hamas ’s most senior leaders remain alive and over 100 hostages remain in captivity.

Force alone cannot bring security. The Economist proposes a plan for peace ow.ly/fWhQ50ReiKQ #Gaza #Israel

Narendra Modi’s success can be attributed to the combination of his personal brand, a divided opposition, and a creeping authoritarianism. ow.ly/Fc0950Refig via Chatham House

“France understands that a larger, more united Europe is geopolitically stronger and better equipped to face security challenges posed by bad actors such as Moscow.”

Célia Belin on the factors driving France’s support for Ukraine: ow.ly/FIY050Reevx via Foreign Affairs

“The truth is that the Islamic Republic is now in a better position than ever to dominate the Middle East.” Read Suzanne Maloney on the risks posed by the dramatic expansion of Iran’s influence in the region: ow.ly/FMKh50Re8kq via Foreign Affairs

“Biden sees an opportunity to chart a course to a more positive future for Israelis & Palestinians. And he’s got the Saudis and the other Arabs ready to cooperate and the rest of the international community, but he can’t get Netanyahu to cooperate.” ow.ly/4aHe50RcG8a

Why is Joe Biden getting so little credit for the US's sturdy jobs market? Hint: it's not hot for everyone, everywhere. Here are a few possible explanations: ow.ly/QTBn50RcErw via Financial Times

A comprehensive take on how India is changing under its popular, Hindu-nationalist PM, by Fareed Zakaria foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/08/ind…

“Many describe #NATO as the United States’ indispensable alliance—and it remains a top priority. But given the geopolitical shift to the Indo-Pacific, it is time to make the US-Japanese alliance far more central to American grand strategy.” ow.ly/4SmO50Rcv4F

The AUKUS debate is incredibly important. But a reshaping of New Zealand’s foreign policy is already happening in other ways. ow.ly/zM4C50RctUv via The Diplomat

High School Students, check out the YFPI Essay Contest! Students interested in international politics and foreign policy with an amazing opportunity to practice research skills, educate themselves, win prizes, and be published in Yale journals. ow.ly/ttkv50QJUQs

America is far more car-reliant than any other big country, averaging roughly two vehicles per household. This, in turn, is linked to many ills—but there are also some surprising benefits ow.ly/cCKB50RcgS1 via The Economist