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Joshua Keating

Joshua Keating

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Joshua Keating

    Politics
    The 8 wars Trump claims to have ended, explainedThe 8 wars Trump claims to have ended, explained
    Politics

    The president’s peacemaking claims range from partly true to misleading to baffling.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Is the US about to attack Venezuela?Is the US about to attack Venezuela?
    Politics

    Airstrikes, bounties, a military build-up: This could be about drugs — or it could be the start of regime change.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    The Gaza peace deal’s greatest strength is also its greatest weaknessThe Gaza peace deal’s greatest strength is also its greatest weakness
    Politics

    Trump-style diplomacy made the deal work, and could undo it.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    The bleak lesson Israel — and the world — might learn from the Gaza war’s endThe bleak lesson Israel — and the world — might learn from the Gaza war’s end
    Politics

    It’s worth celebrating. But there’s reason to fear what it portends.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Netanyahu prolonged the war to save himself. It may have worked.Netanyahu prolonged the war to save himself. It may have worked.
    Politics

    The Israeli prime minister’s unlikely political survival — and the devastating toll of two years of war.

    By Joshua Keating
    Today, Explained newsletter
    Is Israel’s war in Gaza actually about to end?Is Israel’s war in Gaza actually about to end?
    Today, Explained newsletter

    5 questions about Trump’s Gaza plan.

    By Cameron Peters and Joshua Keating
    Politics
    A reality check on Trump’s Gaza peace planA reality check on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
    Politics

    The president’s relationships with Netanyahu and Putin have something in common.

    By Joshua Keating
    Today, Explained newsletter
    Trump and Hegseth gather the military’s top commanders for a loyalty testTrump and Hegseth gather the military’s top commanders for a loyalty test
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    No beards, a warrior ethos — and loyalty to the president.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Europe is readying for direct conflict with RussiaEurope is readying for direct conflict with Russia
    Politics

    The unthinkable becomes the expected.

    By Joshua Keating
    Politics
    Turning point or political theater? The big push for Palestinian statehood, explained.Turning point or political theater? The big push for Palestinian statehood, explained.
    Politics

    The war in Gaza has changed the global debate on the two-state solution. But is it too late?

    By Joshua Keating