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Japan’s Chaotic Politics May Shake East Asia’s Stability
Hard losses for the long-dominant LDP make Tokyo’s plans uncertain.

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Is Under Pressure
With no time frame for elections, a restless public could pose a challenge.

Another ‘Stop the Steal’ Could Weaken America Abroad
Losing the election won’t stop Donald Trump from undercutting U.S. foreign policy.

In Virginia, a Vietnamese American Community Divided
A longshot Republican challenger to Sen. Tim Kaine appeals to fears about communism—and sees mixed results.

So, Is Trump Really a Fascist?
Yes, but the more important question is whether that even matters to the electorate.

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.

Han Kang’s Nobel Is a Win for South Korea’s Democratic Struggle
The novelist focuses on dictatorial atrocities that still shadow Korean politics.

The G-20 Needs a Grand Bargain With the Global South
A revitalized group can act as a counterweight to BRICS.

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.

What’s at Stake for Africa in the U.S. Elections?
The next administration’s policies could have a major impact across the continent.

The Tamil Tigers Were Completely Crushed. Is Hamas Next?
History shows that vicious wars can eliminate a terrorist organization—or help keep it alive.

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.

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

Xi Is Overcoming His Dislike of the Stock Market
The Chinese leader hopes to steer a “slow bull” in the direction he wants.

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.