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Joshua Keating

Joshua Keating

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Joshua Keating

    Olympics
    Arson attacks underscore the security and terror threats to the Paris OlympicsArson attacks underscore the security and terror threats to the Paris Olympics
    Olympics

    Officials say Paris will be the “safest place in the world” for the Olympics. Here’s what they’re up against.

    By Joshua Keating
    Israel
    Has Netanyahu finally lost America?Has Netanyahu finally lost America?
    Israel

    After his latest address to Congress, the Israeli prime minister has never looked more isolated.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    With Biden out of the election, can US foreign policy be Trump-proofed?With Biden out of the election, can US foreign policy be Trump-proofed?
    World Politics

    The trickiest country for American foreign policy right now is ... America.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    Are assassination attempts getting more common?Are assassination attempts getting more common?
    World Politics

    The attempt on Donald Trump is the latest in a wave of political violence.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    American allies have gone from denial to bargaining on Trump’s returnAmerican allies have gone from denial to bargaining on Trump’s return
    Politics

    This week’s NATO summit was already dominated by election anxiety. Biden’s shaky performance didn’t help.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    Why Britain’s Conservatives were wiped out by Labour  Why Britain’s Conservatives were wiped out by Labour  
    World Politics

    A historic defeat brings in new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the Tories pick up the pieces

    By Joshua Keating
    Future Perfect
    The world is running out of soldiersThe world is running out of soldiers
    Future Perfect

    Wars are getting more common and militaries are building up. There’s just one thing missing.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    The perplexing state of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, explainedThe perplexing state of Gaza ceasefire negotiations, explained
    World Politics

    The problem is that it’s not clear either side wants a ceasefire.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    The US tests Putin’s nuclear threats in UkraineThe US tests Putin’s nuclear threats in Ukraine
    World Politics

    Allowing Ukraine to fire Western weapons into Russia strengthens an ally, but risks violating an unknown red line.

    By Joshua Keating
    World Politics
    India’s election shows the world’s largest democracy is still a democracyIndia’s election shows the world’s largest democracy is still a democracy
    World Politics

    The biggest takeaways from Narendra Modi’s political setback.

    By Joshua Keating