Diplomacy & Crisis News

Beijing’s continued economic growth depends on a fragile balance of control and freedom.

The meetings come as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.

The meetings come as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.

Republican opposition to the Trump administration’s chaotic approach to Russia-Ukraine negotiations is growing.

Addis Ababa’s quest for Red Sea access has led to a wave of hostile rhetoric.

Unless Hamas disarms, Israeli troops are unlikely to withdraw further.

The U.S. president is optimistic about a peace deal, but major obstacles remain.

A clash of visions on human dignity and divine purpose.

Treats and treasures from around the world.

The idea of a cohesive West is fading, but a new book finds that the concept endures.

Even imagining a potential Chinese invasion of the island has become a political act.

Moving the capital is an old idea and a perennial nonstarter.

The shrinking gap between China’s quantitative shipbuilding advantages and the quality of its fleet is a wake-up call for the United States.

Successful peace negotiations require concessions. The right ones will strengthen the West.

India and France are embarking on a new phase in their bilateral strategic cooperation.

A look at how the definition of “Conditions-based OPCON Transition” has evolved over time. 

Changing geopolitics and tech supply chain competition may bring the two back from estrangement sooner rather than later. After all, they really need each other. 

From Nagorno-Karabakh to Gaza, Trump’s approach to conflict resolution has rewarded aggression and perpetuated ethnic cleansing.

While border areas in eastern Kazakhstan have experienced a boom in economic activities, local community concerns and experiences remain widely neglected. 

China achieved manufacturing dominance thanks to its weaker protections for workers, communities, and the environment. Now it’s exporting that model.