Before the world knew of Anna Chapman, 's Moscow correspondent went deep into the sex scandal that threatened to destroy the Russian opposition.
Once Upon a Time in Afghanistan
Record stores, Mad Men furniture, and pencil skirts -- when Kabul had rock 'n' roll, not rockets.
This summer, as America watched 5 million gallons of oil slowly leak into the Gulf of Mexico, we wondered how to tally the damage.
A short visual history of presidential BFFs, and why Obama needs his own global buddy.
As Europe's Muslim population continues to grow, Islamic dress, particularly the controversial burqa, has become a focus for wrenching political disputes. Here's a look at five places where the debate is most contentious.
Beijing Is Key to Creating More U.S. Jobs
How China's unfair currency policies are exporting unemployment all over the world -- and why baby steps won't solve the problem.
I Was Almost a Chinese Dating-Show Star
But my episode got censored because foreign guys aren't supposed to get the girl.
How Vova and Dima Spent Their Summer Vacation
Russia's ruling tandem spend some time apart, reflecting two very different personalities.
From Pakistan's floods to Russia's wildfires to the United States' oil spill, 2010 has been an unusually bad summer for disasters, natural and otherwise. Here's FP's list of the disasters you missed.
The Stories You Missed in 2010
Ten events and trends that were overlooked this year, but may be leading the headlines in 2011.
10 Traditions You Never Thought Needed Protecting
When UNESCO decided that the French gastronomic experience was worth protecting, we just had to look at what other intangible national treasures it has decided to consecrate.
A Leaner, Meaner British Military
Why David Cameron's spending caps haven't eviscerated the fighting forces of America's greatest ally.
The Horror, The Horror… and the Pity
As the 2010 campaign season reached its peak, FP looked at how the international media was covering the Tea Party.
Russia Modernizes -- the Old-Fashioned Way
As President Dmitri Medvedev is finding out, bringing Russia up to date is easier said than done.
The World's Most Inappropriate Government Agencies
Five offices that should consider updating their image.
The Not-So-Radical Roots of Miss USA
Rima Fakih is no Hezbollah hottie -- she's the living embodiment of Lebanon's cultural complexity.
They're Not Brainwashed, They're Just Miserable
A rare look inside the Hermit Kingdom illustrates what North Koreans really think about the Dear Leader.
The World's Strangest Tax Laws
As April looms and the tax man cometh, everyone's looking for an exemption. But some taxes and exemptions are more defensible than others.
What's the Matter with the World Today?
And as to prove the point, writes Stephen Walt, our global and domestic political institutions are crumbling -- and that's making it harder for us to solve the world's most serious problems.
It's not all just fun and games. This past year's World Cup saw a number of global political issues rise above the pitch.
Is This the Future of Journalism?:
Before the State Department cables were even a glimmer in our eye, wondered what WikiLeaks meant for journalism and government today.
BY JONATHAN STRAY | APRIL 7, 2010
As Zimbabwe prepared to gift a Noah's Ark worth of animals to the Pyongyang zoo, looked at how caged animals became a tool of statecraft.
BY CHARLES HOMANS | MAY 26, 2010
