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Danilo Turk’s Dark Horse Bid to Head the U.N. Gains Momentum

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:59
The former Slovenian president wins his share of plaudits and criticism, but faces several daunting obstacles in his race to succeed Ban Ki-moon.

North Korean Envoy to Olympics Was ‘Re-Educated’ on a Farm Last Year

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:47
The man overseeing the North Korean delegation was not in Kim Jong Un's good graces last year.

Islam Is (Also) a Religion of Peace

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:41
Humayun Khan was a devoted patriot. But if he wasn't a devout Muslim, he might not have become a hero.

UN Nears Deal on Humanitarian Pause in Aleppo — But What Comes Next?

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:11
The United Nations said Thursday diplomats are working overtime to secure a humanitarian pause in the bloody fighting occurring in the Syrian city of Aleppo, and that a deal could emerge in the coming “days.”

Nuclear Weapons Aren’t Just For the Worst Case Scenario

Thu, 04/08/2016 - 22:04
Barack Obama is contemplating a revolutionary — and exceedingly dangerous — change to U.S. nuclear policy.

Welcome to the Cemetery of Traitors

Sat, 30/07/2016 - 01:40
As Turkey’s purge picks up speed, a graveyard on the outskirts of Istanbul has some worried about what’s to come.

How Sweden Is Pursuing Its ‘Feminist Foreign Policy’ in the Age of Erdogan, Putin, and Trump

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 23:48
In an interview with FP, Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström and Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist talk NATO, Turkey's failed coup, and dealing with Russia in the Baltic.

Longform’s Picks of the Week

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 23:38
The best stories from around the world.

We Don’t Need Generals to Become Cheerleaders at Political Conventions

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 22:32
Retired senior military officers should not let political parties trade on their service in uniform by becoming high-profile partisan endorsers of presidential candidates.

Want to Avoid Fraud Charges? Get Plastic Surgery and Move to Thailand.

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 21:37
A Japanese lawyer was caught in Thailand after years on the run -- and a fair amount of plastic surgery.

The End of Days Is Coming — Just Not to China

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 20:54
Why apocalyptic fiction and film haven’t caught on in the Middle Kingdom.

How to Start a Russian Purge

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 20:31
For Russia's security forces, there's never a wrong time to take down domestic enemies. Here's how they might persuade Putin.

Erdogan and U.S. General in Post-Coup War of Words

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 19:59
Turkey’s crackdown on military officers and government bureaucrats is worrying NATO allies

This Bikini-Wearing Swedish Cop Tackled a Thief — Then Instagrammed It

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 18:17
This Swedish cop was not deterred by the fact she didn't have a uniform or a weapon.

Locally Transmitted Zika Arrives in the United States

Fri, 29/07/2016 - 17:10
Public health officials have been warning for months that the virus would arrive in the U.S.

Tim Kaine Thinks ISIS Fight Needs Congressional Approval

Wed, 27/07/2016 - 01:06
Will Commander in Chief Hillary Clinton listen to him?

New Evidence Strengthens Guccifer 2.0’s Russian Connections

Wed, 27/07/2016 - 00:21
Researchers poke yet another hole in Moscow's disinformation campaign.

Next Time You Binge on the Panama Papers Will Be on Netflix

Wed, 27/07/2016 - 00:13
Netflix has exclusive rights to two journalists' accounts of revealing the Panama Papers leaks.

How to Start a Clash of Civilizations

Wed, 27/07/2016 - 00:02
If the Islamic State wants to renew the Crusades by attacking churches and killing priests, Catholic France won’t run from the fight.

Monkeys and Small Children Have Thai Officials on High Alert Ahead of Referendum

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 22:31
Thai authorities are cracking down on mischief makers ahead of an Aug. 7 referendum vote.

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