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What to Expect From Putin’s Shake-Up
President Putin’s sweeping moves to shift government power reinforce his own claim to leadership beyond 2024, but also set in motion competition for influence throughout Russia.
What’s at Stake in Libya’s War?
The war between Libya’s rival governments is intensifying as more countries wade into the conflict, and analysts fear that a proxy war is brewing in the North African nation.
Nigeria’s Slide Toward Authoritarianism
The recent unlawful detention of a journalist and politician is the latest in a series of moves by Muhammadu Buhari’s administration that weaken the rule of law.
Why Experts Are Worried About China’s Coronavirus
The virus appears to be less dangerous than SARS, but there are still concerns of a wider outbreak in Asia.
Did Soleimani Pose an Imminent Threat?
The Trump administration is making a mistake in providing vague and shifting legal rationales for the killing of an Iranian general.
Australia’s Fires Will Rage Again. Here’s How the Government Can Prepare.
Warming temperatures mean that Australia will likely continue to suffer from massive bushfires. To reduce future damage, the government must act.
The Coming Nuclear Crisis With Iran
Iran’s move to suspend cooperation with the 2015 nuclear deal threatens to further escalate already high tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Does the U.S. Strike on Soleimani Break Legal Norms?
The Trump administration’s killing of an Iranian military commander in Iraq raises questions about its legality under domestic and international law.
The Mideast Just Turned More Dangerous
The killing in Baghdad of Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani escalates an already tense contest in Iraq between U.S. and Iran-backed forces, makes the battle against the Islamic State more difficult, and is likely to feed further regional upheaval.
Soleimani’s Death: A Crippling Blow to the Iranian Regime
The U.S. targeted killing of commander Qasem Soleimani marks a further weakening of Iran’s regime in its struggle against the United States and its ability to project influence in the Mideast.
Taiwan’s Presidential Election: What to Know
The result of the 2020 election could shape Taiwan’s relationships with China and with the United States for years to come.
The Debate Over Letting Balkan States Into the EU
As EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia falter, the bloc’s commitment to expansion has come under increasing doubt.
Can the Paris Summit End Ukraine’s War?
The summit will feature the highest-profile talks in years on the war between Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists, but the parties will have to bridge major divides to find a permanent end to the conflict.
U.S.-South Korea Tensions: What’s at Stake?
Washington’s request that Seoul pay more for their military alliance has heightened tensions between longtime allies and poses risks for regional security.
What’s Behind Washington’s Unsettling West Bank Announcement?
By announcing that Israeli settlements do not violate international law, the Trump administration continues a pattern of policy shifts that further weakens the prospects for Palestinian statehood.