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Kicking Russia Off of SWIFT Might Not Be the Nuclear Option

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 22:24
But additional economic sanctions under study could be more devastating to Moscow than the last ones were.

U.N., World Bank Under Pressure to Offer Aid to Afghanistan

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 20:50
The existing sanctions regime on Taliban leaders makes it hard for the world to help the Afghan people.

Honduras-U.S. Relations Get a Reset

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 17:37
If incoming President Xiomara Castro lives up to her promises, there’s a chance to address the root causes of forced migration.

State Department Launches Review of Afghan Withdrawal

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 17:02
U.S. ambassador Daniel Smith is tapped to lead a review to understand the lessons of U.S. involvement.

Does India Want to Solve Its Pollution Problem?

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 14:02
The country has the most polluted cities in the world—but so far is doing very little in response.

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.

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