List of Politics articles
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Protesters wind up to throw objects at police on an Indonesian street. Some wear motorcycle helmets or face masks. Rocks and other debris are strewn across the street; a police officer with a riot shield is visible in the background. Indonesia Is Bracing for More Violence
Corruption and police brutality have created a public ready to riot.
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A close-up photo shows Zelensky and Trump leaning in and speaking to each other face to face in a friendly manner in the Oval Office. How Much Aid Is the U.S. Still Giving Ukraine?
Despite President Donald Trump’s claims that Washington is no longer funding the war, the reality is more complex.
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Opposition activists burn an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata, India, on Aug. 1, as they protest against U.S. tariffs on India. Is Trump Pushing India Into China’s Arms?
How New Delhi is navigating U.S. tariffs and a shifting geopolitical reality.
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A soldier stands at the border crossing with Eritrea in Humera, Ethiopia. Ethiopia Could Still Avert the Next War With Eritrea
Keeping the Pretoria Agreement in a comatose state should not be seen as an end in itself.
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Thailand's sacked prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, waves from a car after her dismissal by the Constitutional Court in Bangkok. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Aug. 23: South Korea’s president visits Washington, Australia cuts ties with Iran, and the latest U.S. tariffs against India kick in.
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An illustration shows the back of a person wearing a graduation cap with a globe motif on it. A hand reaches in to move a locator pin on the top of the cap/map. So You Want to Work in International Affairs
A veteran practitioner’s 12 tips to land that first job.
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An illustration shows five columns breaking apart from left to right on a digital background. Are AI and Democracy Compatible?
Avoiding digital dictatorship may mean rethinking our relationship with machines.
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Men in camouflage military uniforms rake leaves in a park. A canopy of leaves is visible overhead; the grass beneath has patchy brown spots from the late-summer heat. The Global War on Terror Comes Home to D.C.
Soldiers are a poor tool for remaking societies.
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A cutout image of Donald Trump's face appears to float among clouds of smoke and flames. The bottom part of the face has already begun to disintegrate into ashes. More flames are visible in the background. Trump’s Coercion Is Not the Way to Deal With India
As a 50 percent total tariff kicks in, a former Indian diplomat says there’s still time for dialogue.
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Guterres is shown at a podium. It’s Not Too Late to Fix the U.N.
The organization’s current cash crunch is a historic opportunity for reform.
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Trump stands in the Oval Office and holds a small printed photograph up against his chest. The photograph shows Trump and Putin standing next to each other in dark suits and red ties. Behind Trump, J.D. Vance stands with his hands clasped. Gold drapes and flags hang in the background. Russia Will Ramp Up Hybrid Warfare if Ukraine Fighting Ends
European states would be primary targets for Moscow.
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Protesters carry mock coffins along a street. The Lost Promise of Lenacapavir
The Trump administration is throwing away a chance to end HIV worldwide.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe gestures as he arrives to appear before a court after his arrest in Colombo. What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Aug. 16: Bolivia votes, Zelensky visits the White House, and M23 rebels balk at peace talks.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Aug. 19. This Isn’t India-China Rapprochement
New Delhi is making a bad bet on Beijing as its relationship with Washington sours.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office in Washington on Aug. 14. How Many Peace Deals Has Trump Actually Brokered?
The U.S. president says it’s six (or maybe seven), but reality is a bit murkier.
