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The U.S.-China Clash Is About Ideology After All

Tue, 06/04/2021 - 17:27
Claims that the rivalry is purely geopolitical don’t hold water.

Big Talk on Big Tech—but Little Action

Tue, 06/04/2021 - 17:11
In both the U.S. and EU, antitrust and regulatory efforts against Facebook, Google, and Amazon are gaining traction. But no one’s about to break them up.

How Liberal Values Became a Business in Afghanistan

Tue, 06/04/2021 - 16:06
Washington promised to bring liberal democracy to Kabul. It created a bloated and ineffective sector of artificial NGOs instead.

Greenland’s Rare-Earth Election

Tue, 06/04/2021 - 12:02
The outcome of today’s vote could decide whether the island bucks environmental concerns and embraces its potential as a rare-earth powerhouse.

Pakistan’s Geoeconomic Delusions

Mon, 05/04/2021 - 22:46
The country says it wants to pivot from hard power to economic power, but its economy begs to differ.

The World Needs a Post-Pandemic Health Treaty With Teeth

Mon, 05/04/2021 - 21:40
WHO has no power to demand openness or independently confirm data at present.

What’s Behind India’s Second Coronavirus Wave?

Mon, 05/04/2021 - 20:45
Waning immunity, new virus variants—India’s sharp surge could be caused by any number of alarming factors.

Taiwan’s COVID-19 Success Is Worryingly Smug

Mon, 05/04/2021 - 20:38
Beating the pandemic has made the government and people overly complacent about China.

Nobody Knows What Lebanon’s Currency Is Worth Anymore

Mon, 05/04/2021 - 20:23
In Lebanon’s absurd economy, money’s value depends on whom you ask.

Jordan’s Royal Rift Goes Public

Mon, 05/04/2021 - 12:00
The kingdom has attempted to play down a weekend of turmoil that ended with a former royal heir under house arrest.

Octogenarian Sherlock Holmes

Sun, 04/04/2021 - 12:00
Oscar-nominated “The Mole Agent” is a film noir take on life in a Chilean nursing home.

The West’s Obsession With ‘Good Refugees’ Is Bad Policy

Sat, 03/04/2021 - 12:00
Wealthy countries love to celebrate immigrant success stories, but they are letting many potentially productive citizens fall through the cracks.

Russia’s Buildup Near Ukraine Puts Team Biden on Edge

Fri, 02/04/2021 - 20:44
Is Russia testing the waters or just testing Biden?

Australia Is Under Pressure to Implement Magnitsky-Style Laws

Fri, 02/04/2021 - 20:09
Both Washington and the Australian public want more sanctions on China.

Russians Aren’t Buying Putin’s PR Stunts Anymore

Fri, 02/04/2021 - 19:42
To save its approval ratings, the Kremlin might be better focusing its energy elsewhere.

In Afghanistan, the Choice Isn’t Withdraw or Endless War

Fri, 02/04/2021 - 19:10
A middle path, with a greater role for India, is still possible—and preferable to either extreme.

Soccer’s Financial Crisis Could Transform Leagues Forever

Fri, 02/04/2021 - 19:04
Private equity’s power may eliminate promotion and relegation.

When Nature Conservation Goes Wrong

Fri, 02/04/2021 - 16:30
Environmentalists’ intent on saving the planet by protecting natural habitats are creating human disasters of their own.

Rio de Janeiro Faces Perfect Storm of Climate Change

Sat, 27/03/2021 - 13:00
Coastal cities need to experiment with different strategies to boost resilience.

“Baizuo” Is a Chinese Word Conservatives Love

Sat, 27/03/2021 - 11:00
Whether you support Xi or Trump, sneering at progressives is a shared hobby.

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