Diplomacy & Crisis News

Band together or struggle alone in a disordered world.

Economic decay and America’s strategic opening.

An important first step, with much work still ahead.

Japan now needs to formulate its response.

But without “gold standard” constraints, the pact could allow Riyadh to eventually develop a warhead.

According to the WHO, the epidemic is “outpacing” response efforts.

The protests aren’t likely to turn into mass mobilization, but they are politically significant.

The clock is ticking for global oil markets, and Iran has the time.

The international sporting event showcased American strengths. It's a reminder that both the U.S. and China should stop betting on each other’s decline.

As violence rises, both sides seek to increase their leverage without returning to war.

In an era of diminishing multilateralism, can the SCO actually bring results?

Loga Rangzen’s self-immolation was intended to force Tibet back onto the international agenda. Instead, it exposed the challenges Tibetans face amid China's growing global influence.

Beijing’s intensifying efforts to shape international norms on AI are aimed at catching up on the technology and exporting China’s illiberal values.

Given the uncertainty in the region's escalation ladder, IBGs may be the answer if the need for a quick ground retort were to arise.

A new organization includes five Southeast Asian members.

Preparing for an AI cyber crisis.

Why transactionalism won’t deliver peace in the Middle East.

The president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.

Sonam Wangchuk’s fast in solidarity with Cockroach movement protests joins a long tradition.

Depleted reserves and changed circumstances make price spikes more likely this time around.