Eight Opinion writers weigh in on whether she’s up to the job of director of national intelligence.

In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.

Even as battles with its enemies on its borders appear to be winding down, Israel is being challenged by intensifying attacks by the Houthi militia in Yemen, 1,000 miles away.

American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand.

The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation and the bomb.

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The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation and the bomb.

© Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times