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Latin America Could Profit From U.S.-China Competition

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 14:00
“Active nonalignment” is on display in a busy week of summits with both Beijing and Washington.

Why Biden’s Russia Talk Makes NATO Allies Nervous

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 12:25
Biden wants to ease tensions over Ukraine, so why is that worrying NATO’s Eastern members?

What Is South Asia’s Role at Biden’s Democracy Summit?

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 23:30
Modi receives special treatment while Pakistan declines to attend.

What Are America’s Adversaries Up To? That’s Classified.

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 20:16
The military brass is tired of getting muzzled on Russia and China’s bad behavior.

Stop Treating Vaccine Hesitancy Like an Afterthought

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 18:31
Although current headlines are focused on South Africa, this is very much a challenge facing the global north.

Biden Must Choose Between Appeasement and Deterrence in Ukraine

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 13:05
Russia’s threat on the Ukrainian border is not a bluff, but forceful U.S. financial sanctions could stop Putin from another land grab.

Will the Summit for Democracy Change Anything?

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 12:02
Biden wants the summit to push back against authoritarianism. It could also backfire.

Ukraine Ready to Fight to ‘Last Drop’

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 23:30
But Biden’s talk of accommodating Russia has Congress worried.

How Islamist Fundamentalists Get Away With Murder in Pakistan

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 23:21
If Imran Khan cares about foreign investment and economic growth, he must abolish the country’s blasphemy law.

Democracy Renewal Begins With Accountability

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 22:36
To show the world the United States is back as a democratic leader, Biden should hold the U.S. military and its allies accountable in warfare.

The ICC Doesn’t Look So Interventionist After All

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 22:25
Serious domestic efforts at justice in Colombia have led the court to suspend its longest-running examination to date.

Climate Threats Are Multiplying in the Horn of Africa

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 22:05
In a long overdue step, the U.N. Security Council may finally address climate security.

France’s New Far-Right Firebrand

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 20:47
Professional provocateur Éric Zemmour makes Marine Le Pen look like a moderate.

Biden’s Democracy Summit Could Backfire

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 16:21
There are dangers to hosting diplomatic meetings without a clear purpose.

What Is China’s Future in Africa?

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 12:02
Beijing is scaling back its investments across the continent, but it still has greater economic influence than the United States.

Lebanon Loses a Pillar of Independent Journalism

Sat, 20/11/2021 - 13:00
The Daily Star’s demise is the story of Lebanon, reduced from promising country to failed state.

What’s Going on With China’s Missing Tennis Star?

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 23:49
Peng Shuai’s disappearance has mobilized the international community—and puts China’s Olympic dreams under even more scrutiny.

What in the World?

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 23:23
This week in FP’s international news quiz: Latin American elections, U.S.-African diplomacy, and a new COVID-19 pill.

How Delaware Became the World’s Biggest Offshore Haven

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 18:13
Kleptocrats, criminals, and con artists have all parked their illicit gains in the state.

Is Russia Preparing to Invade Ukraine?

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 15:20
Moscow’s military buildup is raising eyebrows in Washington as Belarus ups the ante in its standoff with the EU.

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