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The Total Destruction of U.S. Foreign Policy Under Trump

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 17:24
His last remaining objective is obtaining foreign help for his reelection.

The End of Immigration Detention Doesn’t Mean the End of Fortress Europe

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 17:02
The coronavirus pandemic temporarily ended the practice of detaining and deporting asylum-seekers in many countries, but harsher border controls could make reaching Europe and the United States harder than ever.

Is This the Beginning of a New Cold War With China?

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 16:43
The clash between Washington and Beijing could be the start of a new ideological confrontation—or the inevitable fallout from a power transition.

The U.S. Is a Haven for Money Laundering. That Might Be About to Change.

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 16:27
Tucked into the sprawling defense authorization bill are measures to create a corporate ownership registry, which would plug one of America’s glaring gaps.

The U.S. Economy Is in Free Fall as Unemployment Benefits End

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 11:43
Millions of unemployed people are expected to be without benefits, setting the stage for another economic downturn later this year.

When It Comes to China, Americans Think Like Trump

Fri, 31/07/2020 - 00:34
Recent data suggests that most voters share the White House’s hawkish approach to China.

As Pandemic Rages, the United States Slashes an Economic Lifeline

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 23:00
Lockdowns and outbreaks have hit the poor hard—and governments worldwide are struggling.

As India Marks Anniversary, Kashmir Is Still in the Dark

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 22:35
Aug. 5 marks one year since Modi revoked Kashmir’s special status. But Kashmiris will be mostly cut off—high-speed internet has been shut off to the region once again.

Lebanon as We Know It Is Dying

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 22:20
The only political system the country has ever known is collapsing, and it’s never coming back.

After Lockdown, Femicide Rises in South Africa

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 22:02
Pandemic measures focus anger on crimes against women.

Here’s How Biden’s Possible VP Picks Stack Up on Foreign Policy

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 21:46
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden align closely on foreign-policy views, but Susan Rice has by far the most direct experience in U.S. foreign-policy making.

Trans-Atlantic Ties Should Put Finance, Not Security, First

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 19:18
Biden will need a progressive Europe policy for a post-Trump age.

Trump Isn’t the Only President Who May Have Explored Postponing the Vote

Thu, 30/07/2020 - 18:12
Fearing terrorist attacks, the George W. Bush administration also reportedly looked into the option.

Mourning in Mexico

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 23:18
Mistrust in the government and a botched coronavirus response leave families unmoored.

China Puts the Final Kibosh on Trump’s Trade Deal

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 23:01
By reportedly halting major agricultural purchases, Beijing makes it likely U.S.-China relations will dramatically worsen.

Canada May Host the World’s First Incel Show Trial

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 22:15
There's plenty of reason to doubt a misogynist murderer deserves to be prosecuted as a terrorist.

With Scenes of Police Brutality, America’s Beacon to the World Winks Out

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 21:52
U.S. soft power was already dwindling under Trump. But the new wave of police violence and racial injustice may be drying up the reserves.

Leader of Afghan Taliban Said to Be Gravely Ill With the Coronavirus

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 21:20
“Nearly all the Taliban leadership in Doha has the bug,” a senior Afghan official said.

Why Erdogan Won’t Ask the IMF for Help

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 20:43
Turkey's economy is a mess, but its president won't seek an IMF loan because the conditions would mean giving up his extensive patronage network.

How Taiwan Can Turn Coronavirus Victory Into Economic Success

Mon, 01/06/2020 - 19:11
Taiwan beat the virus with efficient government and advanced technology—the same ingredients that power the economy.

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