Politics

A weekly international news quiz from Foreign Policy.

In its new defense and foreign-policy posture, the country is no longer trying to punch above its weight.

Rocky Brazil-U.S. diplomacy on protecting the rainforest approaches a pivotal moment.

Veteran diplomat Nasser al-Qudwa could prompt a realignment within Palestinian politics.

Conservative Guillermo Lasso will take office as an isolated president with a weak mandate, tasked with restoring faith in the country's institutions.

Making nice after an alleged coup attempt obscures serious challenges, including water scarcity, a refugee crisis, and unhelpful neighbors.

Western democracies look the other way as a dictatorial ally in the war on terror holds another election marred by violence and intimidation.

Muslims need their own nationwide party, he believes. And he’s going to build it.

Decentralizing power can be key to long-term peace.

A cycle of deadlocked elections has left the country without a functioning administration—and a foreign policy set on autopilot.

China is governed by a totalitarian regime. Why is that so hard to say?

Elections in May will be the first since 2006—a remarkable but risky gambit.

This weekend’s vote will deepen the pandemic-ravaged country’s impasse.

The U.N. dials up the pressure campaign against Myanmar’s putschists.

Many in Beijing realize a declining international reputation won’t help the country achieve its goals.