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African Leaders, Joined by U.S. Embassies, Condemn Police Killing in Minneapolis

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 22:04
In highly unusual move, U.S. diplomats in Uganda and Kenya issue public pronouncements expressing distress over the death of George Floyd.

Taliban Leadership in Disarray on Verge of Peace Talks

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 21:35
The coronavirus has swept through the top ranks, leaving Mullah Omar’s son tenuously in charge.

Why Are Stocks Soaring in the Middle of a Pandemic?

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 21:12
Wall Street and Main Street are on two different planets. We asked six leading experts why.

Victim of Wartime Sexual Slavery Points Finger at Korean Aid Agency

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 20:12
Allegation of wrongdoing reopens war wound that has marred relations between Seoul and Tokyo.

Spain’s Right Wing Sees Coronavirus Crisis as Opportunity

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 19:24
Conservatives have framed women’s rights rallies in March as a source of contagion, threatening to undermine the surging feminist movement.

Should the United States Punish China for Aggression Toward India and Hong Kong?

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 19:15
As Beijing flexes its muscle from Hong Kong to Ladakh, the U.S. government must decide how to respond.

The Decline and Fall of British Lying

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 18:07
In Britain’s hierarchical culture, the crime for the upper classes isn’t telling lies—it’s getting caught.

Forget Hamilton. This Is Europe’s Calonne Moment.

Fri, 29/05/2020 - 17:36
The EU is still muddling through its post-pandemic recovery—and 18th-century history suggests that disaster could await.

Our Top Weekend Reads

Sat, 07/03/2020 - 13:00
Stories on the European role in Iraq, Islamophobic pogroms in India, and possible Iranian threats to U.S. interests in Latin America.

Mozambique Is a Failed State. The West Isn’t Helping It.

Sat, 07/03/2020 - 12:34
Donor countries and international organizations are propping up a corrupt government rather than criticizing it—leaving millions of Mozambicans mired in poverty.

What Does Super Tuesday Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy?

Sat, 07/03/2020 - 11:13
Either Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders will face Donald Trump in November. Here's how their views of U.S. power could reshape the world.

No Porn for Chinese Stuck Under Virus Lockdown

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 23:13
Internet controls have proved even more restrictive as Chinese life moves online under quarantine.

Fears Mount as Trump Administration Guts USAID’s Iraq Presence

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 22:52
A senior lawmaker fears drastically reduced U.S. diplomatic and aid footprint could pave the way for Islamic State comeback.

Big Ideas for NATO’s New Mission in Iraq

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 22:09
Sharing the burden of keeping down the Islamic State makes sense. But U.S. and NATO leaders should be coldly realistic about what European allies can do—and avoid their mistakes in Afghanistan.

Syria Is Turkey’s Problem, Not America’s

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 22:01
The war in Idlib is a growing humanitarian crisis, a potential disaster for Ankara—and a problem that doesn’t bear on Washington.

Iran May Be Eyeing the United States’ Soft Underbelly

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 20:59
When Iran takes revenge for the killing of Qassem Suleimani, history suggests it could happen in Latin America.

Russia’s Defiance Sets the Stage for Oil Price ‘Bloodbath’

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 19:12
Moscow rejects OPEC’s effort to avert a coronavirus-driven price collapse, shutting down an agreement to cut crude output.

China Goes on Diplomatic Offensive Over Coronavirus Response

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 18:39
Beijing seeks to deflect criticism that its carelessness caused a global crisis.

Annexation Would Threaten U.S. Military Support for Israel

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 17:22
Netanyahu's planned land grab in the West Bank will undermine bipartisan support for U.S.-Israel defense ties—endangering the special relationship and Israelis’ security.

Afghans Wonder: Is the Peace Deal Just for Americans?

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 12:00
The Taliban are happily talking with Trump and standing down against U.S. troops, but they say they are "still at war" with Afghan national security forces. 

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