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A poster from the right-wing populist Swiss People's Party (SVP)on Feb. 25, 2016 in Zurich.
A poster from the right-wing populist Swiss People's Party (SVP)on Feb. 25, 2016 in Zurich.

The Elitist Truth About Far-Right Populism

A small Swiss canton offers hard truths about the far right.

Argument
Caroline de Gruyter
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prior to their meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2020.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prior to their meeting at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21, 2020.

Europe Is Ready to Team Up on China—if Trump Is

A U.S.-EU trade war could derail a combined effort to face down China.

Argument
Thorsten Benner, Jakob Hensing, Florian Klumpp
Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro march during a rally in Caracas on Dec. 1.
Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro march during a rally in Caracas on Dec. 1.

Trump Prepares to Shake Up U.S. Venezuela Policy—Again

The two countries’ near-simultaneous inaugurations could lead to change.

Latin America Brief
Catherine Osborn
The defaced portraits of toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hang above an entrance to a building, reportedly used by the Russian Army, in the Syrian town of Al-Bassah in the Latakia province on Dec. 12.
The defaced portraits of toppled Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hang above an entrance to a building, reportedly used by the Russian Army, in the Syrian town of Al-Bassah in the Latakia province on Dec. 12.

Who Were the Winners and Losers of 2024?

Matt and Emma take a look back at a turbulent year in global politics.

It's Debatable
Emma Ashford, Matthew Kroenig
A giant sculpture of a 'Robot Monster' made of plastic waste raises awareness about the hazards of polluting the sea at Cox's Bazar beach in Bangladesh on Dec. 5.
A giant sculpture of a 'Robot Monster' made of plastic waste raises awareness about the hazards of polluting the sea at Cox's Bazar beach in Bangladesh on Dec. 5.

Big Oil’s Next Cash Cow Is Plastics

Fossil fuel companies and countries created a deadlock in negotiations over a much-needed treaty governing their use.

Analysis
Patrick Schröder
French soldiers participate in a NATO military exercise at the Hohenfels training area in southern Germany, on Sept. 14, 2023.
French soldiers participate in a NATO military exercise at the Hohenfels training area in southern Germany, on Sept. 14, 2023.

Will European Troops Enforce a Cease-Fire in Ukraine?

France is drumming up support for a peacekeeping force. It may be Europe’s only option to prevent an even bloodier war.

Analysis
Franz-Stefan Gady
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a meeting in London.
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a meeting in London.

The 51st Star on the U.S. Flag?

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has bolstered his tariff threats with another suggestion of Canadian statehood.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
A man pulls a dolley stacked high with boxes across the floor of a warehouse room. Another stack of boxes looms in the foreground, with a paper taped to the top box labeling it as from USAID in English and Arabic writing.
A man pulls a dolley stacked high with boxes across the floor of a warehouse room. Another stack of boxes looms in the foreground, with a paper taped to the top box labeling it as from USAID in English and Arabic writing.

Samantha Power on Biden’s Foreign Aid Legacy

The USAID chief on Gaza and why she feels she can make more of a difference in government than outside it.

Q&A
Ravi Agrawal
People sit across from a poster depicting then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a gas mask during an event in the rebel-held northern city of Afrin, Syria, on Aug. 20, 2023.
People sit across from a poster depicting then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a gas mask during an event in the rebel-held northern city of Afrin, Syria, on Aug. 20, 2023.

The Race to Secure Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime has created concerns about the country’s dangerous arsenal.

Situation Report
Amy Mackinnon, John Haltiwanger
A view of Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Carson, California, on April 25, 2020.
A view of Marathon Petroleum's refinery in Carson, California, on April 25, 2020.

What America’s New Climate Targets Mean for the World

Top Biden officials hope the new goal will help rally climate action at the state and local level.

Analysis
Lili Pike, Christina Lu
Trudeau, a man in his 40s with dark hair and a salt-and-pepper beard, crosses a snowy street with buildings on either side and cars lining the road. Trudeau wears a dark overcoat and winter gloves.
Trudeau, a man in his 40s with dark hair and a salt-and-pepper beard, crosses a snowy street with buildings on either side and cars lining the road. Trudeau wears a dark overcoat and winter gloves.

Is Justin Trudeau Ready to Take a Walk in the Snow?

Canada’s prime minister is under pressure from all directions to quit.

Analysis
Justin Ling
Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and Russian President Vladimir Putin greet each other at the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 27, 2023.
Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi and Russian President Vladimir Putin greet each other at the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 27, 2023.

Why Russia Is Not a Great Power in Africa

Moscow’s mercenaries are overstretched, and the loss of Syria could undermine them further.

Analysis
Will Brown
A silver car drives past a Verizon store in Daly City.
A silver car drives past a Verizon store in Daly City.

Why the Salt Typhoon Hack Is Freaking Everyone Out

Officials say hackers linked to China have unprecedented access to U.S. telecommunication networks.

Insider
Rishi Iyengar
Lee Jae-myung and Kweon Seong-dong pose for photos during their post-impeachment meeting in the National Assembly.
Lee Jae-myung and Kweon Seong-dong pose for photos during their post-impeachment meeting in the National Assembly.

Can Trump Work With South Korea’s Left?

A collapsing presidency may create surprising opportunities.

Argument
Doug Bandow
A photo of the Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. A black and green sign with the word Nvidia on it is in the foreground.
A photo of the Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, California. A black and green sign with the word Nvidia on it is in the foreground.

How China’s Antitrust Tactics Undermine U.S. Tech Leadership

U.S. firms are caught in China’s regulatory crossfire, with billions at stake.

Argument
Ruby Scanlon
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