Edward Wong
Is Trump preparing to end Iran war in two weeks?
The White House said the president would address the nation about Iran in the evening on April 1.
- Tyler PagerEdward Wong
- New York Times
Why Israel's plan to spark a rebellion in Iran with war fell flat
Israel planned to galvanise opposition to the Iranian government to spark a collapse. Now, the belief that Israel and the US could help instigate widespread revolt in Iran seems to be a foundational flaw in the war
- Mark MazzettiJulian E BarnesEdward WongRonen Bergman
- New York Times
How Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran’s response to war
Trump aides underestimated Iran’s response to the US-Israel strikes, as Tehran’s threats in the Strait of Hormuz halted shipping and sent oil prices soaring. The disruption has exposed gaps in Washington’s war planning and intensified pressure to find a quick off-ramp from a conflict already rattling global energy markets.
- Mark MazzettiTyler PagerEdward Wong
- New York Times
How Trump decided to go to war
Behind closed doors, Trump’s path to war with Iran was more deliberate than his shifting public rhetoric suggested. As diplomacy unfolded, preparations for a decisive strike were already well under way.
Is Trump preparing to strike Iran next?
With Iran’s streets in revolt and Trump openly threatening consequences, military action is suddenly being discussed again
- Tyler PagerEric SchmittEdward Wong
- New York Times
What does social media have to do with your US student application?
The US has paused student visa interviews while it plans to look deeper into applicants’ social media activity. The problem? More than 29% of the 1 million international students in the US are from India
- Edward Wong
- New York Times
Why US campaign to isolate Russia is faltering
Many nations insist on not taking sides in the war in Ukraine, while China, India and Brazil are filling Russia’s coffers by buying record amounts of energy supplies
- Edward WongMichael Crowley
- New York Times
How Chinese spy agency is using AI to challenge CIA
The Ministry of State Security is deploying AI and other advanced technology to go toe-to-toe with the US, even as the two nations try to pilfer each other’s scientific secrets
- Edward WongJulian E Barnes
- New York Times
How US efforts to guide Sudan to democracy ended in war
Critics say the Joe Biden administration and its partners were naïve about the intentions of two rival generals and failed to empower civilian leaders in the country
- Edward WongMichael Crowley
- New York Times
Why US, Europe are taking different routes to China
The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.
- Edward Wong
- New York Times
Is China's Xi really on a peace mission to Moscow?
Though Chinese officials say Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow is a peace mission. But US and European officials say he aims to bolster Vladimir Putin.
- Edward WongSteven Erlanger
- New York Times
How Russia's war is worsening global starvation
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food
- Edward WongAna Swanson
- New York Times