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French soldiers deployed in the Central African Republic board a cargo plane to leave the Bangui airport.
French soldiers deployed in the Central African Republic board a cargo plane to leave the Bangui airport.

Russian Mercenaries Are Pushing France Out of Central Africa

The Wagner Group’s propaganda has a clear target: Paris.

People protest Russian war crimes in Ukraine while in Vienna.
People protest Russian war crimes in Ukraine while in Vienna.

Putin Wanted by ICC Over Alleged War Crimes

The court has issued arrest warrants for the Russian president and another senior official over the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children.

An aerial view shows ships at the anchorage area of the Bosphorus southern entrance in Istanbul.
An aerial view shows ships at the anchorage area of the Bosphorus southern entrance in Istanbul.

Crunch Time Looms for Black Sea Grain Export Deal

Russia wants more concessions to keep allowing vital food exports to leave Ukrainian ports.

The TikTok logo is displayed in front of a TikTok office in Culver City, California.
The TikTok logo is displayed in front of a TikTok office in Culver City, California.

Is This TikTok’s Huawei Moment?

As bans of the video app pile up around the world, the question is how far the U.S.—and its allies—will go.

Three swords were handed over to the Ukrainian government in Washington.
Three swords were handed over to the Ukrainian government in Washington.

Ukraine’s Newest Weapons Shipment Is From 300 B.C.

An embassy event celebrates the seizure of ancient swords from a would-be Russian smuggler.

A Royal Australian Navy submarine is seen during a biennial maritime exercise.
A Royal Australian Navy submarine is seen during a biennial maritime exercise.

Biden’s AUKUS Point Man to Exit

With the big sub deal in hand, it’s no longer Miller time.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis, left, and USS Ronald Reagan conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis, left, and USS Ronald Reagan conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Biden Budget Expected to Stiff the Indo-Pacific

The Pentagon’s top military command charged with countering China believes it’s getting shortchanged—again.

A protester is sprayed by a water cannon while taunting Georgian riot police during clashes near the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi.
A protester is sprayed by a water cannon while taunting Georgian riot police during clashes near the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi.

Georgians Lean West—and Into the Water Cannons

Tbilisi looks to crack down, Moscow-style, on NGOs and free expression.

Afghan special immigrant visa applicants crowd into an internet cafe.
Afghan special immigrant visa applicants crowd into an internet cafe.

Afghan Special Immigrant Visas Surge Amid Taliban Crackdown

The Biden administration is trying to cut red tape. But advocates worry the scissors are slow.

U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet at the White House in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Joe Biden (R) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meet at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Lula’s Out to Get Brazil’s Global Mojo Back

Like Biden, Brazil’s old-new president inherited a mess on the international stage.

People watch an Independent National Electoral Commission official in Nigeria.
People watch an Independent National Electoral Commission official in Nigeria.

U.S. Hailed Nigeria Election Results While Election Observers Cried Foul

When and how Washington congratulates foreign leaders on contentious election victories matters.

An illustration of a phone with ChatGPT bubbles. One asks in Chinese: how can China beat the US? The other thinks with three dots.
An illustration of a phone with ChatGPT bubbles. One asks in Chinese: how can China beat the US? The other thinks with three dots.

What the ChatGPT Moment Means for U.S.-China Tech Competition

The rise of American-made chatbots has kicked off a flurry of Chinese activity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov oversee military exercises.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov oversee military exercises.

Iran Doubles Down on Arms for Russia

Despite fresh salvos of Western sanctions, Tehran and Moscow are buddying up on defense ties.

Colonial Pipeline was the subject of a Russian cyberattack that forced its temporary closure and caused gasoline shortages on the East Coast.
Colonial Pipeline was the subject of a Russian cyberattack that forced its temporary closure and caused gasoline shortages on the East Coast.

Biden Wants to Reboot America’s Cyber Defenses

The United States is taking a more proactive approach to defending its cyberspace—and everyone else’s.

Russian soldier patrols the Mariupol theater.
Russian soldier patrols the Mariupol theater.

A Private Company Is Using Social Media to Track Down Russian Soldiers

Open-source investigations were once potent journalistic tools, but in Ukraine, they’re being used on the battlefield.

Jewher Ilham testifies during a hearing before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Jewher Ilham testifies during a hearing before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Western Academics Are Fighting for Disappeared Friends in Xinjiang

Mourning has consumed Xinjiang scholars for a region they can no longer reach.

Mourners attend the funeral for killed Ukrainian serviceman and anti-corruption activist Roman Ratushny (portrait) at a cemetery in Kyiv on June 18, 2022.
Mourners attend the funeral for killed Ukrainian serviceman and anti-corruption activist Roman Ratushny (portrait) at a cemetery in Kyiv on June 18, 2022.

War Hasn’t Deterred Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Fighters

Activists argue the struggles for state transparency and national liberation are one and the same.

An aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of a Chilean lithium mine
An aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of a Chilean lithium mine
A portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin on a tombstone.
A portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin on a tombstone.

An End to the War Doesn’t Mean the End of Putin

Russia may well emerge from the war poor, belligerent, and with President Vladimir Putin still in power.

A Ukrainian flag is readied to be unfurled.
A Ukrainian flag is readied to be unfurled.

A Surreal Evening at the Russian Embassy

Caviar and vodka on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

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China, Ukraine, and How Biden Plans to Balance Both

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Can U.S. President Joe Biden really support Ukraine against Russia for “as long as it takes,” as he has pledged? Congressional support for this aid has largely been bipartisan and wide-r...Show more

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BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 05: A general view of the Great Hall of the People during the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers a speech in the opening of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress at The Great Hall of People on March 5, 2023 in Beijing, China.China's annual political gathering known as the Two Sessions will convene leaders and lawmakers to set the government's agenda for domestic economic and social development for the year. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
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