Trump Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses at a Moment of Rising Danger

The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that has eroded the country’s fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting elections.

Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal

Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player.

Inspectors Say More Than 100 Chemical Weapons Sites Could Remain in Syria

The number, far higher than any previous estimate, poses a test for the new government. Experts fear that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles could be unsecured.

After a Blowout Week, Wall Street Decision Makers Brace for More Chaos

The financial titans who backed Trump are now dealing with the fallout from his tariffs. They spent the weekend surveying the damage of last week’s major sell-off.