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Joshua Keating

Joshua Keating

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Joshua Keating

    World Politics
    Trump is shaking up US-Israel relations in a way no one has in decadesTrump is shaking up US-Israel relations in a way no one has in decades
    World Politics

    The president casts himself as Israel’s greatest defender, while cutting deals with its greatest enemies.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    Just how bad can the India-Pakistan crisis get?Just how bad can the India-Pakistan crisis get?
    World Politics

    Two bitter enemies, more than 300 nukes, and no end in sight.

    By Joshua Keating
    The Logoff
    A confusing US peace deal, explainedA confusing US peace deal, explained
    The Logoff

    Both Trump and the Houthis are claiming victory after striking a ceasefire deal.

    By Joshua Keating and Patrick Reis
    World Politics
    The rising tension between India and Pakistan, briefly explainedThe rising tension between India and Pakistan, briefly explained
    World Politics

    How a terrorist attack put the neighbors on the armed conflict.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    The hidden danger in Trump’s trade warThe hidden danger in Trump’s trade war
    World Politics

    Could it make a real war more likely?

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    The US has quietly gotten into another war in the Middle EastThe US has quietly gotten into another war in the Middle East
    World Politics

    With near daily strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, is there an end in sight?

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    One unexpected side effect of Trump’s tariffsOne unexpected side effect of Trump’s tariffs
    Politics

    Trump’s tariffs might actually be good for Ukraine.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    Trump’s new talks with Iran could end in a deal — or a warTrump’s new talks with Iran could end in a deal — or a war
    World Politics

    The odds of both scenarios have never been higher.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    Trump’s tariffs are an opportunity for China. Can Beijing seize it?Trump’s tariffs are an opportunity for China. Can Beijing seize it?
    World Politics

    Is America remaking the global economy or leaving it to its rival?

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?
    Politics

    How America’s opioid crisis became a foreign policy issue.

    By Joshua Keating