In Europe and the Middle East, plans for missile defense are a mixed blessing.
The cleric’s “spontaneous peaceful revolution” is more of a bid to maintain his own influence—and the political status quo.
U.S.-China competition could benefit Africa by forcing each side to offer what it thinks it is best at.
The EU’s obsession with security in the Sahel is a reflection of its own anxieties—and a betrayal of its values.
Ali Khamenei won’t give up power for anyone—not even his president.
Despite the Shiite cleric’s apparent efforts against Iranian influence in Iraq, his chief inspiration is Iran’s founder and most famous supreme leader.
New elections won’t fix what increasingly looks like a systemic problem.
The strategy seeks to grapple with China’s growing influence in Africa without painting African countries as geopolitical pawns.
The incompetence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his team is partly responsible for the current impasse.
A constitutional coup in a country that has long been a beacon for freedom would encourage authoritarians across the continent.
A military coup, natural resources, and roiling insecurity are a recipe for Russian intervention.
In her role as administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Samantha Power is often thrust into the forefront of some of the world’s biggest crises. From working to ensu...Show more
Last summer, the United States decided to end its longest war. But just days after the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan, Kabul fell—and the Taliban took control of the country. Aug....Show more
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Beijing’s ambitions are about to crash into its problems.
By raising interest rates, the Federal Reserve strengthened the U.S. currency—and revealed its centrality to global order.
As debt burdens worsen, all eyes are on the IMF.
As China postures, Washington remains committed.
