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An Iranian bus drops off Afghan refugees at the Islam Qala border crossing in Afghanistan's Herat province. Iran’s Mass Deportations Are Fueling Regional Instability
Refugees returning to Afghanistan face economic hardship and uncertain futures.
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A boy connects countries to their place on a map of Europe at the "Democracy Fest," which celebrates the 75th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law (Grundgesetz), prior to European parliamentary elections on May 24, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Small Countries Are Seeking Asylum in Europe
It’s a tough time for the world’s more vulnerable nations—except in the EU’s embrace.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with a group of foreign executives in Beijing on March 28. China Has Picked Its New Model Entrepreneurs
A recent meeting shows the message that Xi wants to send to private industry.
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A collage illustration shows hands shaking with semicircle charts colored dots and swinging cargo containers. The Trump Trade Tracker
The latest global picture on Trump’s tariff regime—including who has managed to cut a deal.
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Ukrainian soldiers fire self-propelled artillery toward Russian positions in the eastern Donetsk region on Aug. 8, 2024. How Trump’s Pivot on Ukraine Might Impact the War
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul on the possibilities for peace.
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Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) commanders and fighters stand in front of a picture of jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan during a ceremony in Sulaimaniyah, in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, on July 11. Can Turkey Make Multicultural Authoritarianism Work?
Erdogan’s negotiations with the PKK seek peace and possibly pluralism without democracy. Will they succeed?
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Protesters wearing masks depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro take part in a protest in defence of retail employment and national sovereignty in downtown Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 18. Why Brazil Might End Up With Higher Tariffs Than Any Other Nation
The rift between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest democracies is the strongest evidence yet that Trump is in the business of autocracy promotion.
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Missiles appear in the night sky over Doha on June 23. Cooler Heads Prevail in the Gulf—for Now
Qatar and the Gulf chose to prioritize peace in the aftermath of Iranian strikes. Tehran shouldn’t take that for granted.
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Royal Thai Army soldiers ride atop armored vehicles in Chachoengsao province, Thailand, on July 24. Cambodia and Thailand Have Agreed to a Cease-Fire. Now What?
A long-running border dispute remains unresolved but seems contained for now.
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The U.S. and Chinese flags fly in front of Rosenbad in Stockholm. Is This the Start of a U.S.-China Friendship?
Why all signs are pointing to a breakthrough at the upcoming Trump-Xi summit.
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Sohei Kamiya smiles while speaking to the media. Japan’s LDP Is Teetering as Far-Right Challenger Emerges
The ruling party may not be ready for the social media age.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stands alongside Indo-Pacific Quad ministers, L-R, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, during a photo opportunity before meetings at the State Department in Washington on Jan. 21. Put the Quad to Work On Energy Security
Each country in the alliance offers distinct strengths.
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A man in a suit holds a pointer as he stands in front of a map of the U.S. labeled "Communist Party Organization U.S.A.-Feb. 9, 1950." How the ‘Paranoid Style’ Took Over U.S. Politics
From McCarthy to MAGA, the Epstein files is merely the latest conspiracy theory to grip the right wing.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang (R) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) attend the EU-China Business Leaders Symposium at the the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Why Isn’t China Wooing Europe?
Beijing thinks it holds all the cards as Trump attacks allies.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks on during a press conference at the end of a European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on April 18, 2024. Can Europe Break Free From China’s Rare-Earth Grip?
Brussels is worried it could be Beijing’s next target.
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