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Why Do Caribbean Countries Want to Leave the Monarchy Now?
Of the 14 countries beyond the United Kingdom that retain Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, at least six in the Caribbean want out.
What the Fall of Mariupol Would Mean for the War
A propaganda win for Russia, a big battlefield boost, and a way to hide evidence of war crimes.
The U.S. Has Recognized Myanmar’s Genocide. But Is That Enough?
Rohingya activists and human rights defenders plead for more action against Myanmar’s military junta government.
6 Questions About Russia’s War in Ukraine, Answered
Your guide to Foreign Policy’s coverage of the war so far.
The U.N. Treaty That Could Be the Oceans’ Last Great Hope
With a big push from a coalition of nearly 50 countries, can the landmark agreement pass?
Could Putin Actually Face Accountability at the ICC?
The International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into Ukraine. Here’s what you need to know.
Eastern Ukraine’s Problematic Peace Plan
The 2015 Minsk agreement is flawed—but it’s all there is.
Why Are Canadian Protesters Flying Confederate Flags?
How the Canadian trucker protests became a big-tent rally of Canada’s growing far-right.
How Aafia Siddiqui Became a Radical Cause Célèbre
The Pakistani citizen, a U.S. federal prisoner, has attracted support from extremists around the world.
Putin’s Fixation With an Old-School U.S. Missile Launcher
Russia says the Pentagon’s European missile defense isn’t so defensive after all. Does it have a point?
How Close Is Iran to Getting a Nuclear Weapon?
Why Tehran’s breakout time has shrunk—and the technological hurdles that remain.
3 Big Things to Know About the Russian-Led Alliance Intervening in Kazakhstan
The Collective Security Treaty Organization, explained.
What’s Behind Russia’s Latest Demands
Moscow has long chafed at Ukraine’s relationship with the West, so why the sudden urgency?
Kicking Russia Off of SWIFT Might Not Be the Nuclear Option
But additional economic sanctions under study could be more devastating to Moscow than the last ones were.
Why Congress Should Regulate Cryptocurrency Now
The United States has a chance to become a standard-bearer as digital currencies expand.
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