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Trump Is About to Learn That Iran Is a Problem Without a Solution

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 18:44
A second round of nuclear talks will be held this weekend.

How Far Will the U.S.-China Trade War Go?

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 18:21
The White House may have miscalculated Beijing’s ability to endure pain—and a popular mood to stand up to Trump.

How Noboa Avoided the Incumbency Trap

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 15:52
Latin American voters tend to reject ruling parties and politicians. What did Ecuador’s president do differently?

U.S. Eyes Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 23:40
But investment in tapping the country’s reserves would be a dangerous gamble.

Myanmar’s Earthquake Exposes Political Fault Lines

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 23:00
The junta has exploited past crises to reinforce its power—and it can do it again.

Brussels Gambles on Meloni-Trump Meeting to Secure a Trade Deal

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 22:03
However, some are worried that the far-right leader could prioritize Italy’s interests over the European Union’s.

Trump’s Tariffs Hit Hard Tech Realities

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 20:42
China’s role in smartphone and chip supply chains is blunting the U.S. president’s ambitions—at least for now.

Why Authoritarians Attack Universities First

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 20:09
A Yale professor and expert on fascism talks about why he’s leaving the United States under Trump.

Ecuador Sticks With Trump-Friendly President

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 18:52
Incumbent Daniel Noboa won a campaign roiled by transnational gang violence and an energy crisis.

Russia Is Trying to Push River Borders

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 18:44
Estonia is dealing with yet more gray-zone aggression from Moscow.

The New Syria Is Run Like the Old

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 18:40
A constitution by decree gives the president unchecked powers, risking what has been an impressive transition.

Are the Kurds at a Political Turning Point?

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 17:21
Recent thaws in Turkey and Syria show that Kurds are no longer an isolated force.

Coup Leader Wins Gabon’s Presidential Election

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 07:00
Will the results signal a break from or a return to the old guard?

Proposed Laws Would Devastate Rights Groups in Israel

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 00:03
Netanyahu’s government is targeting their foreign funding.

Businesses on Both Sides of the Pacific Brace for Impact

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 23:13
In China and the United States, trade war uncertainty is prompting difficult decisions.

Sudanese Civil War Marks Two Years With Rising Death Toll

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 22:37
As Europe pledges more foreign aid, the United Nations warns of sexual violence being used as a weapon of war.

Trump’s Media Crackdown Endangers Reporters Worldwide

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 20:27
Foreign journalists who worked for U.S.-funded outlets could face persecution.

How to Strike Trade Deals in Record Time

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 19:52
A former U.S. trade negotiator describes how countries should navigate the Trump White House.

Bangladesh Changes Shape Under Yunus

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:00
Rising Islamism at home and a shift toward China on the global stage bring political and diplomatic risks.

Trump, Bukele Discuss Deportation Flights to El Salvador

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 23:23
Bukele has played an integral role in the White House’s migration crackdown.

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