How Might the Rebels Govern Syria? Their Ruling History in Idlib Offers Clues The Islamist rebels who ousted Syria’s dictator ran a pragmatic and disciplined administration in the territory they controlled. They also jailed their critics.

Russia’s Abandoned Rival To The Space Shuttle Is A Rusting Reminder Of The Race To Govern Space NASA’s iconic Space Shuttle is arguably one of the best things America has made thanks to its sleek looks, its use in the launch of the International Space Station and its contribution to our understanding of the cosmos through the countless satellites it launched into orbit. Russia’s attempt at building a space plane… Read more…

Speaker Mike Johnson Seeks to Govern the Ungovernable House Speaker Mike Johnson has problems in Washington. Trump can help, and hurt.

Fighting to Govern Myanmar, From a Teeny Office in Washington The National Unity Government of Myanmar, formed as an alternative to the junta that orchestrated a 2021 coup, has to battle global apathy and ignorance as it struggles for recognition.

Israel Says It Will Destroy Hamas. But Who Will Govern Gaza? Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas. But an even bigger question looms: Once in Gaza, how and when does Israel get out?

How an Interim Speaker Patrick McHenry Could Actually Govern The House is deadlocked at a time of international chaos. There are paths forward for Patrick McHenry as a more permanent interim speaker.

Transgender athletes and the laws that govern participation A growing number of states and sports governing bodies are passing legislation that restricts transgender athletes’ ability to participate in sports. What does science say, and how is legislation affecting athletes?

Spain Elections: Results Show No Party With Enough Votes to Govern The returns showed no party winning the support needed to govern, leaving the country facing weeks of uncertainty.