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The West Has Abandoned Liberals Like Me

Wed, 21/11/2018 - 18:24
As the United States and Europe debate the demise of global order, people in forgotten corners of the world are still risking their lives for freedom.

Australia’s Draconian Refugee Policy Comes Home to Roost

Wed, 21/11/2018 - 17:53
The government has gone to great lengths to keep asylum-seekers from its shores. Now it might have to accept some of them after all.

China Is in Denial on Trade

Wed, 21/11/2018 - 16:42
With few good options for responding to a trade war, Xi is banking on simply outlasting Trump.

Israel’s About-Face on Gaza

Wed, 21/11/2018 - 15:25
Netanyahu may be changing his mind about war. If he does, it will be thanks to an environmental and health disaster that threatens to cross the border.

Divorced, But Still Living Together

Wed, 21/11/2018 - 14:07
How Theresa May’s deal with Brussels would keep Britain in the European Union in all but name.

What Happened to Trump’s Khashoggi Report?

Tue, 20/11/2018 - 21:10
The president doubles down on his support for the Saudi crown prince without citing further evidence.

In Afghanistan, a 17-Year Stalemate

Tue, 20/11/2018 - 19:29
America’s top general admits the war is at an impasse.

Last Call for Hong Kong’s Rule of Law

Tue, 20/11/2018 - 19:09
Trying protest leaders fairly would show the city still has a fair justice system.

Taiwanese Filmmakers Can’t Escape Beijing’s Grip

Tue, 20/11/2018 - 18:42
The market's in the mainland, but the freedom to create is in Taiwan.

Trump’s Iran Sanctions Could Work

Tue, 20/11/2018 - 17:01
In the medium term, they’ll make it hard for the country to keep up oil production, satisfy domestic demand, and fund the government.

In Israel, a Coalition of the Barely Willing

Mon, 19/11/2018 - 22:16
Netanyahu outmaneuvers rivals, heads off early election.

U.S. Military Targets Growing Russian and Chinese Influence in Latin America

Mon, 19/11/2018 - 20:38
The Air Force chief of staff pushes back during a visit to Colombia.

Globalization’s Government Turns 10

Mon, 19/11/2018 - 17:28
For a decade, the G-20 has provided the nondemocratic oversight the global economy deserves.

Not Just Bombs but Economic Warfare

Fri, 02/11/2018 - 19:47
On the podcast: How a Saudi-led campaign has starved Yemen’s children.

U.S. to Allow Some Iranian Oil Sales—For Now

Fri, 02/11/2018 - 18:48
With sanctions kicking in Monday, the administration still aims for zero oil exports from Iran but wants to avoid spiking price of crude.

Netanyahu Envoy Throws Midterm Lifeline to Republicans

Fri, 02/11/2018 - 17:29
The Israeli prime minister is riling Democrats by bedding down with Trump.

How House Democrats Plan to Investigate Trump’s Russia Ties

Fri, 02/11/2018 - 16:53
Gains in the congressional election next week would give Democrats crucial subpoena power.

The New Front in Yemen’s Civil War Is Jamal Khashoggi

Fri, 02/11/2018 - 16:46
Yemenis can’t stop talking about the journalist’s murder.

Trump Considers Diplomatic Novice for U.N. Ambassador

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 23:06
The U.S. president says State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert is under serious consideration.

Deflecting and Deal-Making: Trump’s Plan if Republicans Lose the House

Thu, 01/11/2018 - 22:26
In the boardroom and in the White House, the U.S. president has followed the same script.

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