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Sat, 26/11/2016 - 21:55
The longest-ruling dictator of the 20th century was a radical bent on transformational, alternative global development. Ironically, he left his country conservative, impoverished, and isolated.
Sat, 26/11/2016 - 17:38
The legacy of Cuba’s socialist revolution is still very much in doubt.
Thu, 24/11/2016 - 16:52
It seems like a natural war story even a mundane one: young, idealistic soldier, full of vigor and faith goes to war and loses that faith because war is hell … blah, blah, blah. But it’s not something we discuss often.
Thu, 24/11/2016 - 01:31
The links between anti-establishment voices and the Kremlin are far from clear, but many Europeans want the EU to be more aggressive against Russian spin.
Wed, 23/11/2016 - 22:55
在香港度过的六年时间让我看到这亚洲国际都会深刻的种族主义。
Wed, 23/11/2016 - 22:36
USAID is in the dark on Trump's plans, but Republicans in Congress could be the main defenders of foreign assistance.
Wed, 23/11/2016 - 22:10
Ignore the corruption or human rights abuse allegations. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov wants you to know he’s a really great guy, and he’s got a reality show to prove it.
Wed, 23/11/2016 - 21:54
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan are the targets of a recount effort amid allegations of Russian hacking.
Wed, 23/11/2016 - 19:06
International condemnation, not proper investigation, prompted Dubai to drop the charges, experts say.
Wed, 23/11/2016 - 19:05
The likely death of the hard-fought TPP pact has left even Washington's closest allies wondering about its credibility.
Sun, 20/11/2016 - 23:03
Muhammadu Buhari promised to embrace democracy as president, but turned out to be the same autocrat who failed the country 30 years ago.
Sat, 19/11/2016 - 01:36
From restoring torture to expanding surveillance, the president-elect’s picks for national security advisor, CIA director, and attorney general favor a no-holds-barred approach to Islamist extremists at home and abroad.
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 22:58
Obama's half-brother wants the answers.
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 22:03
The former House speaker won’t serve in the cabinet — and says the president elect shouldn’t tap other Washington insiders, either. (Too late.)
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 21:39
The specter of hyperinflation is driving demonstrations against Mugabe, and security forces are responding with brutality.
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 20:53
Americans are awash in a sea of disinformation. We've got to fight back.
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 20:13
Now that the king is gone, can Thailand’s opposition come together to challenge the ruling military junta?
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 19:58
It's becoming increasingly difficult to move away from the rising far-right.
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 19:39
Washington has always managed to keep Tokyo and Seoul from pursuing nuclear ambitions, but a blustering U.S. president could change that in months.
Fri, 18/11/2016 - 18:25
To win his meeting with Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe needed to convince the president-elect that they're on the same team.
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