China and Russia are spreading their vaccines—and forging new ties—to some of Washington’s closest allies.

Moscow spent years building influence in the region—and lost it all playing hardball with Riyadh.

On substance and style, authoritarians see an ally in the White House—and hope to keep him there.

Last week’s deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is the latest reminder that countries are always out for their own interests—and the weak suffer what they must.