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Germany’s Far Right Sees Its Opening (Again)

Mon, 03/07/2023 - 20:11
The AfD is on the rise nationally, notching a mayoral win and matching the Social Democrats in polls. Can it last?

Why France Is Burning

Mon, 03/07/2023 - 20:00
A shocking video sparked massive riots and has reignited the debate on police violence in the banlieues.

Why China’s Tech Dominance Is Not Inevitable

Mon, 03/07/2023 - 17:59
Technologist Dan Wang on the impact of U.S. sanctions on Beijing.

Nepal Shaken by Fake Bhutanese Refugee Scam

Mon, 03/07/2023 - 17:20
A weary Nepali public hopes for a rare victory against corruption.

‘Strategic Autonomy’ Is a French Pipe Dream

Mon, 03/07/2023 - 12:06
Emmanuel Macron is pushing a European policy that flatters France and annoys everyone else.

The Ripple Effects of the Wagner Rebellion

Sun, 02/07/2023 - 16:00
How Prigozhin’s actions are felt around the world.

Prigozhin Should Study Europe’s Greatest Mercenary

Sun, 02/07/2023 - 13:00
Albrecht von Wallenstein was the Holy Roman Empire’s power broker—until he clashed with his superior.

Lessons for the Next Arab Spring

Sun, 02/07/2023 - 12:00
Ten years after Egypt’s coup, Washington has yet to learn that authoritarian stability is an illusion.

How China’s Panda Diplomacy Opened Hearts, Minds, and Borders

Sat, 01/07/2023 - 14:00
Beijing’s strategy isn’t always black and white—except when it is.

Will Disunity Drive the Tories Out of Downing Street?

Sat, 01/07/2023 - 13:00
A new book charts the troubled path of the U.K. Conservative Party in the wake of Brexit.

Pakistan Clinches Last-Minute IMF Deal

Sat, 01/07/2023 - 01:00
Economic aid won’t keep Islamabad’s head above water for long without long-term structural reform.

What in the World?

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 23:31
Test yourself on the week of June 24: Putin battles a coup attempt, Guatemalans head to the polls, and riots erupt in France.

The U.S. Strategic Minerals Situation Is Critical

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 22:58
Desperate to diversify away from Beijing, Washington is ramping up efforts to jump-start its struggling domestic industry.

America’s Top Diplomats and Generals Are Stuck in Senate Purgatory

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 21:53
GOP lawmakers are issuing sweeping blocks on State Department and Pentagon nominees.

Is Revolt in Russia Good for America?

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 20:14
The Wagner Group’s short-lived mutiny seems to have weakened Putin—but that isn’t necessarily a win for Washington.

Adam Tooze: How Putin Overstretched His Military in Ukraine

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 19:37
Last weekend’s mutiny was partly the product of a mismanaged authoritarian state.

Russia’s Nukes Are Probably Secure From Rogue Actors

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 16:36
Moscow has a tight command-and-control system—but there’s always a risk.

China’s Ideological Affinity With Russia Is Over

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 15:54
For Beijing, last weekend’s mutiny against Vladimir Putin was a cautionary tale.

Are South Korea’s New Policies Silencing Rape Survivors?

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 14:50
Seoul’s crackdown on false accusations is having unintended consequences.

Guatemala’s Surprising Election

Fri, 30/06/2023 - 14:00
Undetected by pollsters, a TikTok-savvy anti-corruption candidate made the country’s presidential runoff.

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