the Global Magazine of News and Ideas
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Fri, 20/05/2022 - 16:10
The dirty secret of the Russian military is that long-conquered subjects are the Kremlin’s cannon fodder.
Fri, 20/05/2022 - 14:00
Washington loosens its sanctions on Cuba and Venezuela ahead of a critical summit.
Fri, 20/05/2022 - 12:00
Decades of Western support for dictators have caused a crisis of democracy.
Fri, 20/05/2022 - 10:09
As the U.S. president heads east, North Korea may be plotting to conduct a nuclear or missile test.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 23:35
The decision recalls New Delhi’s COVID-19 vaccine export ban last year, with some key differences.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 23:05
China’s expansion into the South Pacific caught Australia and the United States off guard.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 21:30
In New Delhi, the BJP-controlled local government razes a market run by Muslim women.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 20:56
Bumps in the road stall Finland and Sweden from joining the alliance.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 20:06
Russia is digging in across the southeast.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 20:01
Peter Hultqvist talks about Sweden’s bid for NATO, the Turkish roadblock, and what to do in the meantime.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 19:23
Despite two months of anti-government protests, Gotabaya Rajapaksa doesn’t seem like a leader preparing to relinquish power.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 19:07
Outer Space Security & Governance
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 18:56
Climate despair is understandable but misplaced.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 17:56
Where it counts—in the halls of government and boardrooms—the effort to boycott Israel doesn’t even register.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 16:09
Moscow’s neighbors in NATO want larger troop deployments that could deter any more land grabs by Putin.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 09:58
As the climate crisis deepens, millions more people could face food insecurity.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 01:01
A recently publicized speech reflects how the Chinese leader sees the country’s economic challenges.
Thu, 19/05/2022 - 00:38
After years of political deadlock, the country may be starting to shake off its ruling class.
Wed, 18/05/2022 - 23:53
Residents feel the walls are closing in with tighter restrictions in pursuit of zero COVID-19.
Wed, 18/05/2022 - 19:19
Central Europe and the Balkans expose the failures of European integration.
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