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Senegal’s Political Crisis

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 11:43
A country seen as a bulwark of stability faces mass unrest.

North Korea on Agenda as Blinken and Austin Head to Seoul

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 11:34
North Korea is likely to feature prominently as the U.S. secretaries of state and defense touch down for talks in South Korea.

Democrats Push Biden to Ramp Up Spending on Diplomacy and Aid

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 23:17
A $12 billion funding boost aims to reverse some of the Trump damage.

An Independent Scotland Would Bring No Surprises for Allies

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 22:36
Scotland is in a great position to be a good global citizen.

Painting Xinjiang’s Brutal Camps in 3D

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 22:30
A new VR documentary, “Reeducated,” uses illustration and witnesses to overcome secrecy.

Climate Offers a Glimmer of Hope for U.S.-China Cooperation

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 19:24
As relations worsen on other fronts, the Kerry-Xie relationship could make a difference on climate change.

What Happened to Slovakia’s Coronavirus Success Story?

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 18:45
The country’s swift fall shows that managing a pandemic is a marathon, not a sprint.

Pineapple War Shows Taiwan Won’t Be Bullied by Beijing

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 15:27
But if democracies are to stand up to Chinese coercion, they will have to join forces.

Biden’s Options in Afghanistan

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 14:55
The United States and Pakistan must work together to secure the country’s future.

European Countries Halt AstraZeneca Rollout Over Clotting Fears

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 14:21
Although the moves are seen as precautionary, they could cause lasting damage to the global vaccine rollout.

Blame Iran for Rocket Attacks in Iraq

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 14:18
Tehran is directly responsible for the violence carried out by its proxies and must be held accountable.

German Voters Just Dealt Merkel’s Party a Body Blow

Mon, 15/03/2021 - 20:12
Ahead of national elections in September, the CDU has to decide where to go from here.

Iran Is Trying to Convert Syria to Shiism

Mon, 15/03/2021 - 19:50
Ten years after entering Syria’s civil war, Tehran is using religion to make its influence there permanent.

Obama’s Iran Deal Looms Large in Senate Hearings for Key Biden Picks

Wed, 03/03/2021 - 00:30
Wendy Sherman and Colin Kahl will likely get grilled by Republicans over their role in the 2015 nuclear pact.

Representation Isn’t Enough

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 22:43
The number of women in elected office is on the rise, but that hasn’t necessarily translated into more power.

The Kremlin’s Latest Target Is Online Media

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 17:46
Why the Russian government is now equating digital journalism with foreign espionage.

In El Salvador, Broken Promises Have Forced the Establishment Out

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 17:20
In Sunday’s legislative elections, voters overwhelmingly backed a popular president promising change, despite criticisms of democratic backsliding.

The Middle East’s Next Conflicts Won’t Be Between Arab States and Iran

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 17:01
The Arab moment has passed. Competition between non-Arab powers—Turkey, Iran, and Israel—will shape the region’s future.

Chinese BRI Investment Isn’t All Bad—or Good

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 16:06
As Sri Lanka shows, when it comes to Chinese debt, small states have agency and great powers have responsibilities.

Can Biden Finally Put the Middle East in Check and Pivot Already?

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 14:00
The new administration, like previous ones, has a Middle East quagmire. But it’s trying some nuanced moves to break free.

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