Steven Erlanger
Why it feels like US and Israel are fighting two different wars
US wants oil flowing and the war contained. Israel wants to keep hitting Iran until the threat is gone. That gap is shaping how the same war is being fought — and how it may end
- Steven Erlanger
- New York Times
Why US allies in Europe aren't coming to help with the Iran war
A clearly frustrated Donald Trump has called for allies to help the US open up the Strait of Hormuz. While little support has been forthcoming from European allies so far, they're looking at playing a role once this war ends.
- Steven Erlanger
- New York Times
From Lebanon to the Red Sea, a broader conflict with Iran looms
With its proxies attacking from many vantage points and its nuclear programme suddenly revived, Iran is posing a new challenge to the West — this time with Russia and China on its side
- David E SangerSteven Erlanger
- New York Times
What it will take for Ukraine's counterattack to be a 'success'
Privately, US and European officials concede that pushing all of Russia’s forces out of occupied Ukrainian land is highly unlikely
- Julian E BarnesSteven Erlanger
- 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