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‘Biden Has a Much Tougher Job Than Nixon Did’

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 19:37
The author of a new book about Richard Nixon’s transformation of the global economy 50 years ago sees parallels to today—only conditions are worse.

France Bids Adieu to Its Military Mission in West Africa

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 18:50
But banishing the neocolonial approach is easier said than done.

Nigeria’s Government Failings Are Fueling Separatist Movements

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 18:15
The center needs to address concerns, not arrest dissidents.

If the Taliban Wins the War, Can They Still Lose the Peace?

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 15:30
The United States vowed to destroy the Taliban. Today, they are stronger than ever. But will that last?

East Germany Is Still a Country of Its Own

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 14:18
Thirty years after unification—and two months before a national election—German politics are still divided in two.

Saudi Arabia’s Hushed Washington Visit

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:53
The visit of Khalid bin Salman has been met with little fanfare and proves Saudi Arabia is far from the “pariah” of Biden’s campaign pledge.

Beijing Eyes New Military Bases Across the Indo-Pacific

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 10:03
Tanzania, Cambodia, and the UAE are on China’s wish list—and now Kiribati, within striking distance of Hawaii.

Somaliland’s Strategic Case for Independence

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 07:00
Lacking formal international recognition, the territory is seeking to make its mark through infrastructure deals and bilateral ties with key global powers.

Why Was Syria Just Elected to the WHO’s Executive Board?

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 23:06
A regime that bombs hospitals and blocks convoys of baby formula does not deserve a leading role in global health.

What Didi Got Wrong

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 22:31
The ride-hailing app won the Chinese cab wars. Its next logical step turned out to be a huge mistake.

The World’s Oldest Democracy Is One of Its Worst

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 21:58
When it comes to equality at the ballot box, the United States has become a global outlier.

Why Do Analysts Keep Talking Nonsense About Chinese Words?

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 20:59
Mistaken notions of how characters work produce bad takes.

Russia’s Wagner Group Doesn’t Actually Exist

Tue, 06/07/2021 - 20:03
And that makes it all the more challenging to get to grips with.

Why Has AMLO Accused USAID of a “Coup Against Mexico”?

Sat, 05/06/2021 - 19:52
Mexico’s president has ramped up attacks on civil society groups.

Science and Pseudoscience in India

Sat, 05/06/2021 - 12:00
Modi’s false hope in a raging pandemic.

Edward Said Saw the Future of Israel and Palestine

Sat, 05/06/2021 - 08:11
How the literary theorist’s life and work shed light on the epic failure of U.S. Middle East policy.

Argentina Is the Pandemic’s Latest Hot Spot

Fri, 04/06/2021 - 23:48
An overloaded health system struggles to deal with a deadly second wave of the coronavirus.

Peru’s New President Will Polarize the Country

Fri, 04/06/2021 - 23:28
This weekend, Peruvians may gamble on a leftist political unknown or bring a controversial right-wing politician into office.

Taiwan’s Governmental Overconfidence Keeps Creating Crises

Fri, 04/06/2021 - 22:33
An energy shortage threatens critical semiconductor supply lines as COVID-19 surges.

Chinese Women Have Already Voted Against Beijing’s Natalist Hopes

Fri, 04/06/2021 - 22:08
Government efforts to force the birth rate up are met with stubborn resistance.

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