Analysis
List of Analysis articles
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Ahmad, a middle aged man in a gray suit, speaks into a microphone while sitting at a long desk. A placard on the desk in front of him says "PAKISTAN" in all caps. Pakistan’s Year of Diplomatic Miracles
Islamabad has pulled off repeated coups—but can they last?
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U.S. Marine Corps' F-35 fighter jets approach José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, on Sept. 13. 3 Key Questions About Trump’s War Against Drug Boats
Experts believe the operation is about regime change in Venezuela.
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Muttaqi is framed by an open doorway as he steps through it. He wears a long white tunic and a black turban. Another man, dressed in a collared short sleeve shirt in slacks, waits for him on the other side. India Warily Welcomes the Taliban
A diplomatic visit highlights the cautious engagement between New Delhi and Kabul.
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A sign warning against illegal work online is pictured in Thailand's Mae Sot district near the Myanmar border on Feb. 11. China Can’t Keep Its Hands Clean in Myanmar’s Scam Cities
Ties between organized crime syndicates and Chinese intelligence run deep.
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Maria Semyonova, wife of a Russian soldier, poses in front of a recruitment poster in Moscow on December 17, 2023. How to Fight Putin on the Information Battlefield
The West can’t fully adopt Russia’s methods—but it should study them.
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Two men are sitting with a table full of microphones in front of them. Nobody Is Sure How Bolivia’s New President Will Govern
Latin America’s right has welcomed centrist Sen. Rodrigo Paz’s victory.
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A man in a hat is seen in profile, the shadow of the brim covering his face, as he stands in a field next to cattle. Trump Faces MAGA Backlash for Argentina Bailout
Billions for Buenos Aires, and support for Argentine farmers, is not sitting well in the U.S. heartland.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sits behind two microphones. She is wearing a grey blazer. Behind her are the Italian and European Union flags. Giorgia Meloni’s Winning Streak
Love her or hate her, Italians aren’t used to this kind of stability.
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French air force pilots prepare for a joint mission with Polish F-16s at an air base in Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland. Drawing a Line in the Sky
How to build NATO unity and capability in the face of Russian airspace violations.
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Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference. Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Inherits a Shaky Office
Sanae Takaichi may not get a chance to implement her hard-line conservatism.
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A woman is seen from slightly below as she stands outside a large stone building with columns. The woman holds a set of scales up in one hand. Women’s Rights Are Winning
Around the world, high-profile setbacks have inspired overlooked progress.
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People walk through an intersection in Mekele, Ethiopia on April 2. The Risk of a New Ethiopian-Eritrean War Is Growing
Changing dynamics in Tigray could erode the current balance of uncertainty.
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Anthony Albanese, left, and Donald Trump sit in brown chairs at a brown table. In front of Trump is a paper placard which says, "The President." The Countries Courting Trump With Critical Minerals
Australia becomes the latest country to sign a deal with the U.S. president.
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Five people stand together while dressed in business attire. The Embarrassing Demotion of Europe
How the continent became a second-class citizen on the global stage.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro (center) marches with members of the military high command at a troop recognition ceremony in Bogotá. Trump Goes After Colombia—and Risks Weakening the Fight Against Drugs
Cutting U.S. assistance to Bogotá will make it harder to stop record flows of cocaine.
