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How a Court Ruling Triggered a German Budget Crisis
The government is scrambling to close a 17 billion euro gap.

Ukraine Has a Civil Rights Problem
Wartime unity hasn’t healed the wounds of the country’s past.

How Saudi Arabia Could Use Its Leverage in Gaza
Riyadh might have a great deal of influence over the future of Israel and Palestine, but it is waiting for a genuine and viable peace process.

The Key Takeaways From COP28
Here’s what the summit did—and didn’t—change.

The Relentless Growth of Degrowth Economics
Europe’s push to abandon capitalism is motivated by optimism about politics—and pessimism about everything else.

The Optimist
Karen Pierce was the first woman to take up the U.K.’s seat at the U.N. Security Council and likely the first person to do so in a feather boa.

In a Caribbean Paradise, Taiwan and China Tussle for Recognition
St. Lucia keeps switching between Taipei and Beijing.

The Return of the Monroe Doctrine
U.S. responses to China’s growing presence in Latin America risk falling into an old paternalistic pattern.

Hungary Vetoes EU Aid Package for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s decision.

Is the U.S.-India Partnership on Shaky Ground?
As Biden declines an invitation to New Delhi, Modi’s government has judged that a U.S.-foiled assassination plot won’t have serious consequences.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Belarus?
Washington’s new envoys face a Sisyphean task.

Why a Bipartisan House Committee Wants to Further Cut Ties With Beijing
A new report from the influential select committee on China has flown under the radar.

Does America Have an Endgame on China?
Washington wants change—but it can come in stages.

Fossil Fuel Nations Almost Sabotaged a Climate Deal That Could Save Africa
At COP28, China and Russia undercut efforts to phase out dirty energy.

Can Peer Pressure Protect Guatemala’s Democracy?
The country’s president-elect says he’s the victim of an attempted legal “coup.”