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Thu, 08/09/2022 - 23:43
International aid is pouring in, but the local food insecurity would have global consequences.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 23:20
A top lawmaker says China’s game plan is to blockade the island and stop allies from helping out.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 22:02
Fighting in Ukraine’s south has caused an exodus.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 21:47
The idea of “European strategic autonomy” just won’t go away.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 21:15
Unlike Ukraine, the island will be very hard to arm during a conflict.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 19:33
Her successor will need to adapt while also protecting the age-old magic of the monarchy.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 19:33
Through tragedy and tumult, Queen Elizabeth II was a model of constancy. Her death will have important repercussions for the monarchy and the future of the United Kingdom.
Thu, 08/09/2022 - 12:07
As Bolsonaro lags behind in polls, he is scrambling to rally his base and push his far-right platform.
Wed, 07/09/2022 - 22:43
The endless cycle of lockdowns will likely lead to long-lasting political and economic consequences.
Wed, 07/09/2022 - 16:14
The nuclear agreement could unleash Chinese activity in the Gulf and complicate U.S. goals in the Indo-Pacific.
Wed, 07/09/2022 - 15:56
USAID now has a playbook to check bad actors.
Wed, 07/09/2022 - 12:12
As Beijing clings to rigid lockdown measures, the Chinese public has been paying the price.
Wed, 07/09/2022 - 07:00
The first country to default in the COVID era makes a deal with the IMF.
Tue, 06/09/2022 - 22:19
Ignore the naysayers—the long-prepared plan is a smart way to slash the Kremlin’s profits.
Tue, 06/09/2022 - 20:49
A long-delayed report on Xinjiang was an important step forward, but it has critical omissions.
Mon, 08/08/2022 - 23:01
U.S. officials believe Russia is facing its toughest fight since World War II.
Mon, 08/08/2022 - 21:56
The maritime insurance industry sees little elevated risk from China’s exercises.
Mon, 08/08/2022 - 21:54
Afghanistan’s extremist rulers are cracking down on minorities, especially Shiites, as hard as they have on women.
Mon, 08/08/2022 - 21:31
Accusing the U.S. ambassador of blackmail is just the start.
Mon, 08/08/2022 - 21:13
Military exercises have stiffened Japanese resolve.
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