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Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Has to Be a Hard-Liner

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 06:01
If she wins this week’s leadership vote, Sanae Takaichi’s ultranationalist agenda will stir up the region.

Why America’s ‘Unusual’ Democracy Leads to Shutdowns

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 01:12
Other countries don’t have government shutdowns like the U.S.

What Unrest in Ladakh Means for New Delhi

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 23:04
The biggest implications of recent protests in the border region relate to security.

How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Impact Washington’s Foreign Policy

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 22:45
Thousands of national security employees will continue working through the shutdown, but there are broader implications.

Can a European Drone Wall Stop Russia?

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 22:38
The European Union is hoping that a network of sensors and weapons will prevent Russian drones from violating European airspace.

Why Is Trump Bailing Out Argentina’s Milei?

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 17:03
It’s not the economy, stupid.

Trump’s Speech to Generals Was Incitement to Violence Against Americans

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 13:00
Military leaders’ quiet professionalism offers hope amid a maelstrom.

How Trump Could Get Bagram Back

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 06:41
Internal fissures mean that the Taliban’s rejection of the issue is far from settled.

The U.S. Should Not Bail Out Argentina

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 06:01
Why is the Trump administration intent on rescuing a failed foreign leader?

Inside Lebanon’s Audacious Disarmament Plan

Wed, 01/10/2025 - 06:01
The state faces a stark choice to confront groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas or risk another war with Israel.

How Taipei Should Handle Washington

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 23:21
There are several options for dealing with the Trump administration.

As Another Leadership Election Looms, Japan’s Real Bosses Take Stock

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 22:52
Nominal leaders are secondary to party power—but the system’s looking shaky.

Rohingya Noticeably Absent From U.N. Conference

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 22:46
More than a million Rohingya refugees are displaced in Bangladesh.

The Crisis for the Women Who Make Your Clothes

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 21:47
Trump’s tariffs are having major ripple effects on the fashion industry’s female work force.

U.S.-Turkish Relations Have Gotten Duller, Not Better

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 21:43
Erdogan’s visit to Washington showed that the United States and Turkey just don’t need each other as much as they used to.

The Chinese Public Is Obsessing Over a Perceived Celebrity Cover-Up

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 21:31
The death of actor Yu Menglong has started a cycle of censorship and rumor.

How to Fix the Security Council

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 19:54
Adding members and removing the unilateral veto would make the body stronger.

Donald Trump Will Never Be a Restrainer

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 13:00
The final verdict is in.

The Controversial Past of Ukraine’s Newest Heroes

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 11:57
The Azov Brigade was once considered far-right—and is now the key to the country’s military success.

The ASEAN Plan for a Post-American World

Tue, 30/09/2025 - 07:00
A two-pronged approach for the world’s most trade-dependent region.

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