Foreign Policy

Last weekend’s mutiny was partly the product of a mismanaged authoritarian state.

Moscow has a tight command-and-control system—but there’s always a risk.

For Beijing, last weekend’s mutiny against Vladimir Putin was a cautionary tale.

Seoul’s crackdown on false accusations is having unintended consequences.

Undetected by pollsters, a TikTok-savvy anti-corruption candidate made the country’s presidential runoff.

It’s time to take New Delhi’s projection of power in the region seriously.

Authorities are ramping up efforts to quell the unrest, despite deep-rooted concerns about police brutality.

Biden’s detractors worry the U.S. administration is doubling down on policy failures in Sudan.

The nature of global migration has transformed since rules were put in place in 1951.

Xi feels vindicated over Putin’s style of governance—but has made a bad bet on the Russian leader.

The decision, despite evidence of ongoing abuses, clears the way to new economic aid.

Beijing has hard choices ahead as labor advantages slip away.

Vox could unseat Pedro Sánchez in snap elections. How do you beat such an unusual party?

Efforts to punish the government are hurting ordinary Afghans instead.

Foreign powers’ obsessive focus on a transition process empowered generals and weakened democracy activists, paving the way to war.

After months of negotiations, Islamabad looks close to securing additional economic aid—but the roots of its crisis run deep.

Putin looks unsteady amid reports that a top Russian commander had advance knowledge of the weekend revolt.

Washington can benefit from Beijing’s soft-power failures.

A new poll reveals strong support for Sweden’s accession to the security alliance.

A mutiny in Russia could have consequences for the mercenary group’s activities abroad.