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U.S. Redesignates Houthis as a Terrorist Organization
Legal caveats will allow humanitarian aid to continue entering Yemen.

What Is Taiwan’s New President Going to Do About China?
Polling data indicates the public is split over the future of the island and the threat of annexation.

The Only Way to Make Climate Progress
Green technology and capital is concentrated in rich countries. Here’s how to address the north-south divide.

Bangladesh’s Prospects Just Got a Little Dimmer
The country’s recent elections were a disservice to its citizens.

Washington Is Exaggerating China’s Military Budgets
Pentagon and congressional hawks are overestimating their rival.

The West Needs to Show It Values All Human Life
Accusations of double standards sting because they have a point.

Israel’s International Assassination Campaign Won’t Be Easy
One major Hamas leader in Lebanon is already dead. But getting to others in Turkey and Qatar will be much harder.

Why the Global South Supports Pretoria’s ICJ Genocide Case
Namibia and Bangladesh are the most vocal of many countries backing South Africa’s legal challenge to Israel.

Iran Targets Alleged Israeli Spy Headquarters in Iraqi Kurdistan
Kurdistan’s prime minister called Tehran’s actions a “crime against the Kurdish people.”

Taiwan’s New President Won’t Placate China
Still, Beijing’s reaction to Lai Ching-te’s victory has been surprisingly muted—for now.

Should Biden Block the Japanese Takeover Bid for U.S. Steel?
Critics cite national security, but political concerns might be the real issue.

Why Saudi Arabia Is Staying on the Sidelines in the Red Sea Conflict
After years of war with the Houthis, Riyadh is seeking to ensure its security above all else—but peace talks are precarious, and the plan could backfire.

Taiwan Learned You Can’t Fight Fake News by Making It Illegal
Taipei has switched strategies in its fight against Chinese disinformation.

Why Is the World Seeing More Conflicts Than Usual?
Comfort Ero explains why leaders seem more inclined toward war than dialogue.

Japan Finally Got Inflation. Nobody Is Happy About It.
After 25 years of deflation, the public is mad about price rises.