The True Cost of Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis
A deadly stampede in Sanaa highlights the lingering repercussions of Yemen’s civil war.
The U.S. Really, Really Wants Sweden to Join NATO
But U.S. efforts to push through Stockholm’s membership may not be enough to convince Turkey.
Alleged Chinese Spy Agents Target U.S. Pro-Democracy Activists
FBI arrests mark new low in Beijing-Washington relations.
Sudan Clashes Expose Failures of Democratic Transition
The international community failed to secure a lasting democracy when it had the chance.
France’s Macron Wins Pyrrhic Victory on Pension Reform
Opposition leaders call for mass protests to fight what they say is a presidential monarchy.
Hungary Accused of Hosting Russian Intelligence Hub
Washington is struggling to trust its NATO ally.
Gruesome Videos Put Russia’s Brutality Back in the Spotlight
Videos seeming to show Russian soldiers beheading Ukrainian war prisoners have drawn international condemnation.
Myanmar’s Military Ups Its Brutal Campaign Against Resistance Forces
With international attention focused elsewhere, the country’s ruling junta is cracking down with increased brutality.
Are China’s Taiwan Drills Losing Their Fear Factor?
Beijing’s threats, though concerning, risk becoming normalized.
Leaked Ukraine War Plans Complicate Spring Counteroffensive
The classified material could provide Russia with a tactical advantage.
Beijing’s Busy Week of Diplomacy
From Europe to the Middle East and the United States, China is flexing its economic and military prowess.
Mr. Macron Goes to China
Trade and Russia’s war in Ukraine top his ambitious agenda.
Finland’s NATO Win Irks Moscow
In trying to combat Western encroachment, Moscow shot itself in the foot.
A Crude Shock for the West
Massive production cuts by OPEC+ would strengthen Saudi Arabia’s global economic position while damaging the West.
Modi Meets Russian Security Official
The meeting, which came the same week that India participated in Biden's second Summit for Democracy, is emblematic of India's balancing act.