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London Is Calling for its First Muslim Mayor

Sun, 01/05/2016 - 23:06
And the campaign to stop him is getting ugly.

Confessions of a NATO Speechwriter

Sun, 01/05/2016 - 23:00
Speechwriting at NATO is a self-defeating, creatively stifling exercise -- one that threatens the hallowed institution's very existence. An insider account of how to fix it.

Do Ukraine’s Leaders Understand Freedom of the Press?

Sat, 30/04/2016 - 21:22
When it comes to the treatment of journalists, Kiev is starting to look a lot like Moscow.

Protesters Storm Green Zone in Baghdad

Sat, 30/04/2016 - 19:16
For the first time, Baghdad's Green Zone has been breached by protesters.

Unburying the Dead From the Pentagon’s Afghan Hospital Bombing

Sat, 30/04/2016 - 00:46
The Pentagon has quietly released a report on civilian casualties that it's hoping nobody will notice.

The Plot Against Puerto Rico

Sat, 30/04/2016 - 00:18
Washington set the small island up to fail. And now that the territory is on the verge of financial collapse, Congress is washing its hands of the blame.

Angela Merkel’s Misunderstood Christian Mission

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 22:47
The German leader isn't just fighting for the future of the EU – she's trying to shape the future of the continent's biggest religion.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 22:27
The best stories from around the world.

Capture of a Paris Ringleader Could Lead to Intelligence Bonanza

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:40
Authorities will press Salah Abdeslam for information on imminent threats to Europe -- and information about the Islamic State plots attacks far from its Syrian headquarters.

AlphaGo and the Clash of Civilizations

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:35
When a computer beat a Go grandmaster, some in China saw the match as a battle between Western technology and Eastern culture.

Sweden Wants to Stop Live American Lobsters From Entering Europe

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:29
Europe has quite an appetite for Maine lobsters. Sweden wants to see that change.

Putin’s Master Plan for Syria

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 21:20
The Kremlin isn't withdrawing from the war-torn country, it's hoping to translate its recent gains into a diplomatic victory.

Why Talk of Federalism Won’t Help Peace in Syria

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:09
The chaos in Syria is prompting some to look to federalism as a solution. But that’s a word that peace negotiators have every reason to avoid.

The Pentagon Wasted $500 Million Training Syrian Rebels. It’s About to Try Again.

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 20:05
Despite the disaster of the previous train and equip program, U.S special forces are ready to launch a new effort to find local fighters capable of taking on ISIS.

Snoop Dogg Isn’t in Romania, But That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Be!

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 18:02
Snoop Dogg accidentally said he was in Romania this week. Now Romanians are encouraging others to visit.

IMF Chief Lagarde Just Endorsed This Radical Policy Once Thought Impossible

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 17:17
IMF chief Christine Lagarde endorsed use of negative interest rates, a radical idea most thought was impossible.

FU2016: Foreign Policy’s ‘House of Cards’ Preview

Fri, 04/03/2016 - 23:15
We binge-watched Washington’s favorite political thriller -- and its plotlines from Russia to the campaign trail -- so you don’t have to (though you probably will).

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Fri, 04/03/2016 - 23:09
The best stories from around the world.

Is a Trans Beauty Contest a Sign of Progress for LGBT Rights in Israel?

Fri, 04/03/2016 - 23:04
Tel Aviv will host Israel's first transgender beauty pageant.

The Death Blow to Turkey’s Media

Fri, 04/03/2016 - 22:59
As of today, Turkey's largest-circulation newspaper — long a government critic — is no more.

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