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Russia’s Muslim Strongman Is Winning the World Cup

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 20:49
Ramzan Kadyrov is using sports diplomacy to bolster his image.

Don’t Trust Anybody About Turkey’s Elections

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 17:40
The one thing that's clear about Erdogan's re-election bid is that everything is unclear.

OPEC Agrees to Boost Oil Output

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 17:09
The oil cartel vowed to add 1 million barrels a day to markets. It won’t add quite that much.

The West Is Letting Libya Tear Itself Apart

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 16:23
Calling for elections in the absence of stable institutions while competing for diplomatic and economic influence won’t rebuild the country — it will destroy it.

Fighter Sale to Turkey Could Pit Trump Against Congress

Fri, 22/06/2018 - 11:00
A battle is brewing over the transfer of F-35 fighter jets.

OPEC Close to Agreement to Open the Oil Taps

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 23:55
With or without Iranian cooperation, extra barrels of crude could help meet rising demand. But there’s still reason to fear a price spike later this year.

Singapore Was John Bolton’s Worst Nightmare

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 22:38
U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security advisor was marginalized at the summit, but his hard-nosed approach will be essential to dismantling North Korea’s nukes.

State of the Trade Wars

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 22:30
Tracking U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs — and the retaliatory measures other countries are taking.

India Is the Latest Front in Trump’s Endless Trade War

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 21:27
Modi’s soft approach is getting nowhere with a hard-line Washington.

America’s Military Exercises in Korea Aren’t a Game

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 17:55
To drill or not to drill? It shouldn't even be a question.

Erdogan Will Win by Any Means Necessary

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 17:24
Turkey's president has plenty of experience stealing elections — and Sunday's vote is one he can't afford to lose.

Kim Jong Un Gets to Sit at the Cool Table Now

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 17:15
Trump’s handshake gave North Korea the status boost marginal states crave.

Trump’s America Is the Safest Country in the World

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 17:13
The world is less dangerous than it was a year ago — but the long-term trends, if you're not American, have gotten cloudier.

Uzbekistan’s New Era Might Just Be Real

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 16:09
Long-needed reforms are changing what was once a grim autocracy. Washington can help.

Malaysia’s Diplomacy Is Trapped in Mahathir’s Shadow

Thu, 21/06/2018 - 05:22
The newly energized democracy is missing the chance to make its diplomatic mark in the region.

Iran’s Ban of Messaging App Hurts Economy at Pivotal Moment

Wed, 20/06/2018 - 23:30
Rights group says app was widely used by businesses and even government offices.

Don’t Turn The Turkish Army Into A Political Tool

Wed, 20/06/2018 - 23:22
Turkey has a history of coups. Whoever wins the election must prevent politicization of the military.

Russia’s World Cup Isn’t as Safe as It Looks

Wed, 20/06/2018 - 20:48
The Kremlin has prepared for the soccer tournament by cracking down on terror threats — the wrong kind.

Malaysia’s $6.5 Billion Scandal Almost Sank Its Democracy

Mon, 18/06/2018 - 03:00
The cover-up of the 1MDB affair was taking the country toward autocracy — until the people won the day.

Nobody’s Protecting India’s Bravest Journalists

Sat, 16/06/2018 - 22:42
I had the resources to survive a campaign of online hate — but other reporters have been far less fortunate.

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