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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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Is Iran’s Nuclear Program Back for Good?
The demise of the Iran nuclear deal does not make Tehran an immediate threat, but it opens the door to nuclear escalation.
Why Iran Tensions Are Rekindling the AUMF Debate
A look at the post-9/11 war powers law that the Trump administration could use to justify conflict with Iran.
Istanbul’s Election: What Does Erdogan’s Loss Mean for Turkey?
After his party suffered a humiliating loss in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is down but far from out.
Will Gulf Nations Tip the Balance in Sudan Crisis?
Gulf powers have lined up behind Sudan’s ruling military council. Where Sudan goes from here could depend on whether other powers play a countervailing role.
Will There Be a Trade Truce at the G20?
Donald J. Trump and Xi Jinping plan to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan, but it’s not clear that an end to tariffs is in sight.
The Strait of Hormuz: A U.S.-Iran Maritime Flash Point
The narrow and congested Mideast waterway has become a site of escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Conflict in the wake of tanker attacks there could jolt global oil supplies.
Where Will Islamic State Detainees End Up?
With the Islamic State’s retreat, thousands of people who left their countries to join the terrorist group are being detained in camps and prisons. Many governments are not willing to take them back.
The Escalating Ebola Crisis in the DRC
An outbreak in the DRC has spread to neighboring Uganda, and conflict and mistrust of health workers is impeding international efforts to contain the disease.
The Military Wins Big in Thailand
Prayuth Chan-ocha led the 2014 military coup and will now lead the country as civilian prime minister after this week’s parliamentary vote. But the military will still dominate politics.
Will There Be Winners in the U.S.-China Trade War?
With tariffs slowing U.S. trade with China, several countries are hoping their exports will become more affordable and that their economies will reap the rewards.
How to Read Israel’s Election Turmoil
Israel’s politics have been upended for much of this year by elections and are now set to be disrupted for much of the rest, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces likely indictment on corruption charges.
Modi’s Thumping Mandate—but for What?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party resoundingly won the general election following a divisive campaign, but it is not yet clear how the results should be interpreted.
Indonesia’s Election Exposes Growing Religious Divide
The election results show a hardening of voting patterns along religious, ethnic, and geographic lines, a troubling development for a multiracial and religiously diverse Indonesia.
Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions: What’s Next?
Neither Iran nor the United States likely wants war, but the possibility of a miscommunication is considerable, risking a dangerous escalation.
Why the European Parliament Elections Matter
Populist parties are looking to make big gains in European Parliament elections. That could disrupt EU policy on issues from trade to migration.