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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Does Orban’s Victory in Hungary Change the EU’s Calculus on Russia?
Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a fourth term in elections where he enjoyed unfair advantages, presenting a thorny challenge for European unity on Russia and the rule of law.
Queen Elizabeth II Is the Monarch of Fifteen Countries. What Does That Mean?
Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch of fourteen countries in addition to the United Kingdom. Barbados’s transition to a republic has revived debate over the future of the Crown.
Japan Has Weathered COVID-19 Better Than Many, but Problems Persist
Two years into the pandemic, Japan has proven more effective than the United States and European countries at managing outbreaks. Still, the Japanese public has criticized government efforts, and two prime ministers have stepped down.
Russia Is Censoring News on the War in Ukraine. Foreign Media Are Trying to Get Around That.
A Kremlin crackdown on independent media is walling off Russians from the truth about the country’s widely condemned invasion of Ukraine, but Western-funded media outlets are ramping up efforts to circumvent censors.
East Africa’s Growing Food Crisis: What to Know
Conflicts in Ethiopia and Ukraine are exacerbating food scarcity in a region where millions of people already suffer from severe hunger.
Could Nuclear Power Cut Europe’s Dependence on Russian Energy?
The war in Ukraine has set off a rush in Europe to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas. Some are calling for an expansion of nuclear power.
The Ukraine Crisis Could Sideline the Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran has officially supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but new complications in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal signal differences between Moscow and Tehran.
How South Korea’s Foreign Policy Could Change Under the New President
President-Elect Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged to strengthen ties with the United States and take a more hard-line approach toward China and North Korea than his predecessor.
How Israel’s Pegasus Spyware Stoked the Surveillance Debate
Israel reportedly used NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware as a diplomatic bargaining chip, and its misuse by many governments has intensified the bigger debate about surveillance technology.
South Korea’s Presidential Election: What to Know
The vote for South Korea’s next president is taking place in a fractious political environment and is likely to bring a foreign policy neophyte to power.
Where Turkey Stands on the Russia-Ukraine War
Russia’s outsize impact on Turkish interests means Ankara is sticking to a middle ground on the war in Ukraine.
How Ukraine Is Using Drones Against Russia
Drones are playing a critical role in Ukraine’s military defense against the Russian invasion, but they will likely become more vulnerable as the war expands.
What’s at Stake for China’s Economic Relationship With Ukraine?
China and Ukraine have developed a strong economic and strategic relationship, but the West’s response to Russia’s war could push Beijing and Moscow closer together.
Why China Is Struggling to Deal With Russia’s War in Ukraine
China is one of Russia’s closest partners, but supporting the invasion of Ukraine would seriously damage Beijing’s ties with wealthy democracies and alienate Chinese citizens who oppose the invasion.
Why Putin’s War With Ukraine Is a Miscalculation
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is a geopolitical earthquake that will cause repercussions far beyond Europe. But the Russian president might be planting the seeds for the demise of his regime by overreaching.