The Free Press | Bari Weiss

Pakistan

The president promised to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, only to ditch that plan 48 hours later. How can we make sense of what he’s doing?

May 6, 2026

Aaron MacLean

Inside the Latest Round of Iran Negotiations

Here’s what President Trump really wants from Iran, plus Israel’s new defensive laser.

April 20, 2026

Amit Segal

How America Funded Islamism in Pakistan

To understand what India is up against, you have to go back to the Cold War—and our decision to empower a vicious regime in Pakistan.

May 29, 2025

Eli Lake

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