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People walk beneath a tunnel through a building on an elevated walkway. On the side of the building is a large screen showing a news screen with a photo of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
People walk beneath a tunnel through a building on an elevated walkway. On the side of the building is a large screen showing a news screen with a photo of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Japan’s Chaotic Politics May Shake East Asia’s Stability

Hard losses for the long-dominant LDP make Tokyo’s plans uncertain.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk looks at graffiti on the walls of the Dhaka University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 29.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk looks at graffiti on the walls of the Dhaka University campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 29.

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Is Under Pressure

With no time frame for elections, a restless public could pose a challenge.

Crowds at a rally hold up signs for the "Stop the Steal" movement.
Crowds at a rally hold up signs for the "Stop the Steal" movement.

Another ‘Stop the Steal’ Could Weaken America Abroad

Losing the election won’t stop Donald Trump from undercutting U.S. foreign policy.

Donald Trump stands next to Hung Cao and a woman as people seated in a Vietnamese restaurant lift up their mobile phones to take pictures.
Donald Trump stands next to Hung Cao and a woman as people seated in a Vietnamese restaurant lift up their mobile phones to take pictures.

In Virginia, a Vietnamese American Community Divided

A longshot Republican challenger to Sen. Tim Kaine appeals to fears about communism—and sees mixed results.

Trump stands beside a crowd of people, facing the camera.
Trump stands beside a crowd of people, facing the camera.

So, Is Trump Really a Fascist?

Yes, but the more important question is whether that even matters to the electorate.

Xi and Putin look at each other; a man is between them, and others look on from behind.
Xi and Putin look at each other; a man is between them, and others look on from behind.

No, BRICS Isn’t Trying to Rival the West

The declaration from last week’s summit reads like a cri de coeur for the existing order.

A visitor walks between graves at the May 18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, South Korea, on May 14, 2020.
A visitor walks between graves at the May 18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, South Korea, on May 14, 2020.

Han Kang’s Nobel Is a Win for South Korea’s Democratic Struggle

The novelist focuses on dictatorial atrocities that still shadow Korean politics.

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad arrives for a press conference during a break of the G-20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad arrives for a press conference during a break of the G-20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

The G-20 Needs a Grand Bargain With the Global South

A revitalized group can act as a counterweight to BRICS.

An illustration shows the large face of Vladimir Putin. A red wedge cuts across one of his eyes. Inside the wedge is a walking Donald Trump giving the thumbs up sign.
An illustration shows the large face of Vladimir Putin. A red wedge cuts across one of his eyes. Inside the wedge is a walking Donald Trump giving the thumbs up sign.

The Enduring Mystery of Trump’s Relationship With Russia

After years of government investigations, we still don’t know if the former president is actually in Putin’s pocket.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses youth gathered on Black Star square in Accra, Ghana, on March 28, 2023.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses youth gathered on Black Star square in Accra, Ghana, on March 28, 2023.

What’s at Stake for Africa in the U.S. Elections?

The next administration’s policies could have a major impact across the continent.

Sri Lankan soldiers carry the remains of what is said to be Tamil Tiger rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in the district of Mullaittivu on May 19, 2009.
Sri Lankan soldiers carry the remains of what is said to be Tamil Tiger rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in the district of Mullaittivu on May 19, 2009.

The Tamil Tigers Were Completely Crushed. Is Hamas Next?

History shows that vicious wars can eliminate a terrorist organization—or help keep it alive.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception in Pyongyang.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception in Pyongyang.

North Korean Troops Deploy to Russia’s Kursk Region, NATO Confirms

The Pentagon said it would not impose new limits on Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied weapons if Pyongyang joins the fight.

Office workers look at their mobile phones as they take a break in Beijing's Central Business District.
Office workers look at their mobile phones as they take a break in Beijing's Central Business District.

Chinese Tech Regulators Back Off

Restrictions have quietly eased since a two-year crackdown that cost Chinese companies $1.1 trillion.

People ride vehicles past the Beijing Stock Exchange in Beijing on July 9.
People ride vehicles past the Beijing Stock Exchange in Beijing on July 9.

Xi Is Overcoming His Dislike of the Stock Market

The Chinese leader hopes to steer a “slow bull” in the direction he wants.

Members of a militia march single-file on a narrow dirt trail through a meadow teeming with high grass and tall wildflowers. They wear matching green camouflage fatigues, helmets and tactical vests, and serious expressions, and they hold rifles at low ready position.
Members of a militia march single-file on a narrow dirt trail through a meadow teeming with high grass and tall wildflowers. They wear matching green camouflage fatigues, helmets and tactical vests, and serious expressions, and they hold rifles at low ready position.

How to Build an Inclusive Myanmar Post-Junta

Resistance forces have unified against the military, but activists say that any future state must ensure rights for marginalized groups.

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