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Trump’s Big Iran Oil Gamble

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 18:39
By seeking to cut Iranian exports to zero, the U.S. president is taking a major economic and political risk.

Riyadh May Have Unleashed More Change Than It Can Handle

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 17:48
In the wake of social and economic reforms, some Saudis are speaking out.

Ukraine’s Pretend President Now Faces a Real Test

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 17:43
In his fight against corruption, Zelensky will face real challenges—not least from his own constituents.

For Ecuador’s Lenín Moreno, Evicting Julian Assange Is Only the Beginning

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 17:01
The Ecuadorian president is seeking to broadly reverse Rafael Correa’s legacy.

Can China Deliver a Better Belt and Road?

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 16:33
Beijing promises greener and fairer projects, but it has to keep its promises at home as well.

Security Brief: Terror in Sri Lanka, Zelensky Cruises to Victory

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 14:57
Massive bombings strike island nation, leaving nearly 300 dead.

What’s Behind the Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka?

Mon, 22/04/2019 - 01:35
Coordinated blasts recall the island country’s violent past.

Books in Brief

Sun, 21/04/2019 - 16:23
Recent releases on Richard Holbrooke, America’s hidden empire, and the untold story of Chernobyl.

Nostalgia Is a National Security Threat

Wed, 10/04/2019 - 18:31
By idealizing the past, Americans have made themselves unsafe in the present.

How Japan Became the Adult at the Trade Table

Wed, 10/04/2019 - 17:39
While Washington withdraws from multilateral deals, Tokyo has been uncharacteristically leading efforts to save them.

Thailand’s Groundhog Day

Wed, 10/04/2019 - 16:44
The recent election replayed a similar vote from 1992. And if the historical precedent is any guide, Thai politics are about to get even messier.

Khalifa Haftar’s Miscalculated Attack on Tripoli Will Cost Him Dearly

Wed, 10/04/2019 - 15:31
The Libyan general was poised to rise to power. Now his unnecessary assault on the capital is alienating key international backers and potential local allies.

The Kids Are Taking Charge of Climate Change

Wed, 10/04/2019 - 10:50
Teenagers around the world are protesting in unprecedented numbers—and making governments nervous.

The Long Game of Benjamin Netanyahu

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 23:43
For two decades, Israel’s prime minister has sought to destroy the prospects for a Palestinian state. With a fifth term, he can finally do it.

Lawmakers Warn Egyptian Leader Over Human Rights Abuses

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 22:39
A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter directly to Sisi that appeared to suggest security assistance could be in jeopardy.

Iran’s Zarif Can’t Catch a Break

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 21:35
By designating the IRGC a terrorist group, Trump has put the heat on the United States’ one potential ally in Tehran.

Erdogan’s Worst Enemy Is His Only Ally

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 21:31
The real winner of Turkey’s local elections is the ultranationalist MHP party.

How Russia Sows Confusion in the U.S. Vaccine Debate

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 20:48
Not content to cause political problems, Moscow’s trolls are also undermining public health.

Millions of Voters Are Missing in India

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 20:25
Muslims, Dalits, women disproportionately cut from electoral rolls.

Americans Can’t Give Up The Cult of War

Tue, 09/04/2019 - 16:33
The endless conflicts in Afghanistan and the Middle East are ritual, not strategy.

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