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Inside the Digital Lives of the Women of the Islamic State

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 21:38
On Telegram, pet care, gardening, and corruption scandals have replaced religious fervor.

America’s Other Forever War

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 20:16
Iraq could become a major thorn in Biden’s side.

It’s Time to Revive the Helsinki Spirit

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 20:10
The 50th anniversary of the landmark Cold War conference is inspiring a renewal for today’s world.

Putin Is Testing Biden’s Cyber Resolve

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 18:53
New attacks after the Geneva summit were expected. But Washington doesn’t appear to know how to respond yet.

Haitian Police Claim Arrest of President’s Assassins

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 11:11
The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse by an unknown group raises fears that an already broken country could slip into chaos.

Lina Khan Has Her Own Antitrust Paradox

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 23:18
As the Federal Trade Commission chair, the best thing she can do to regulate tech is nothing.

The Geopolitical Fault Line Behind the Attack on Tbilisi Pride

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 23:08
LGBT rights are at the center of the struggle over Georgia’s Western leanings.

North Korea Needs the Bomb to Protect Itself From America

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 23:01
Pyongyang isn’t crazy, just focused on a credible threat.

Didi’s Tumble Is Another Sign of the Great Decoupling

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 23:00
And that the Chinese technology sector’s era of relative freedom may be over.

Succession in South Sudan

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 19:51
America’s greatest success story in Africa has degenerated into its biggest failure.

‘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.

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