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The ICC Doesn’t Look So Interventionist After All

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 22:25
Serious domestic efforts at justice in Colombia have led the court to suspend its longest-running examination to date.

Climate Threats Are Multiplying in the Horn of Africa

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 22:05
In a long overdue step, the U.N. Security Council may finally address climate security.

France’s New Far-Right Firebrand

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 20:47
Professional provocateur Éric Zemmour makes Marine Le Pen look like a moderate.

Biden’s Democracy Summit Could Backfire

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 16:21
There are dangers to hosting diplomatic meetings without a clear purpose.

What Is China’s Future in Africa?

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 12:02
Beijing is scaling back its investments across the continent, but it still has greater economic influence than the United States.

Lebanon Loses a Pillar of Independent Journalism

Sat, 20/11/2021 - 13:00
The Daily Star’s demise is the story of Lebanon, reduced from promising country to failed state.

What’s Going on With China’s Missing Tennis Star?

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 23:49
Peng Shuai’s disappearance has mobilized the international community—and puts China’s Olympic dreams under even more scrutiny.

What in the World?

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 23:23
This week in FP’s international news quiz: Latin American elections, U.S.-African diplomacy, and a new COVID-19 pill.

How Delaware Became the World’s Biggest Offshore Haven

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 18:13
Kleptocrats, criminals, and con artists have all parked their illicit gains in the state.

Is Russia Preparing to Invade Ukraine?

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 15:20
Moscow’s military buildup is raising eyebrows in Washington as Belarus ups the ante in its standoff with the EU.

How Sputnik V Helped Bring Down Argentina’s Peronists

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 14:00
President Alberto Fernández was an early champion of the jab. Now he’s paying the political price.

Venezuela’s Opposition Readies New Election Push

Fri, 19/11/2021 - 11:16
With other strategies worn out, opponents of President Nicolás Maduro are hoping to build power at the polls.

Kremlin Says Second Biden-Putin Meeting Is in the Works

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 23:32
Talk of a virtual summit comes as U.S. officials are increasingly alarmed by Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine.

An Empty Pledge to Protect Rainforests

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 22:38
The COP26 deforestation commitment is disingenuous—and could harm the Congo Basin.

Pentagon Quietly Puts More Troops in Taiwan

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 22:09
Deeper U.S. engagement comes as the wisdom of strategic ambiguity is increasingly questioned.

India Needs a Big Nuclear Bet to Keep COP26 Promises

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 21:49
The United States can play a key role in civilian nuclear aid.

Biden Brings Out the Big Guns for NatSec Noms

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 20:20
Republicans are holding up top State Department picks.

The Myth of ‘Stray Bullets’ in Uganda

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 16:50
A year ago, the state shot to death scores of citizens. No one has been held accountable.

Breaking Up Is Bad for the United States

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 15:15
Talk of secession is on the rise among Americans—and already weakening the country.

U.S. Keeps Ukraine Close Amid Russian Build-Up

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 12:03
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin meets with his Ukrainian counterpart on Thursday as Washington keeps its attention on Russia.

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