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A Hashemite Family Reunion Can’t Hide Jordan’s Woes

Making nice after an alleged coup attempt obscures serious challenges, including water scarcity, a refugee crisis, and unhelpful neighbors.

Argument |

Albert B. Wolf

Why the World Won’t Criticize Chad

Western democracies look the other way as a dictatorial ally in the war on terror holds another election marred by violence and intimidation.

Africa Brief |

Lynsey Chutel

The Summit That Can’t Fail

Japan’s prime minister visits Washington at a time when, thanks to Chinese aggressiveness, U.S.-Japan relations are critical.

Analysis |

Michael Hirsh

Taliban Issues Cold Response to U.S. Withdrawal Plans

The group has promised to avoid peace talks until "all foreign forces completely withdraw."

Morning Brief |

Colm Quinn

José Javier Olivas Osuna

José Javier Olivas Osuna is a senior research fellow at the National Distance Education University in Madrid and a research associate at the London School of Economics.

Stories by José Javier Olivas Osuna

Spain’s King Isn’t an Obstacle to Dialogue. Catalonia’s Separatists Are.

Response |

José Javier Olivas Osuna, Rafael Martínez, Natividad Fernández Sola

March 31, 2020, 10:11 AM

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