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An illustration shows the lopped off lower half of the globe with a diverse group of people holding it up from below for a story about the term "the global south."
An illustration shows the lopped off lower half of the globe with a diverse group of people holding it up from below for a story about the term "the global south."

Is There Such Thing as a Global South?

The category is emotionally powerful but fundamentally flawed.

A collage illustration showing U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from Australia, India, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, walking along a bright red landscape in front of a textural map of the Indo-Pacific region
A collage illustration showing U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from Australia, India, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam, walking along a bright red landscape in front of a textural map of the Indo-Pacific region

America’s Indo-Pacific Alliances Are Astonishingly Strong

Countries are balancing against China—just like a student of international relations would predict.

Taliban supporters parade through the streets of Kabul.
Taliban supporters parade through the streets of Kabul.

The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything

A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.

A woman holds a cross as she prays at Independence Square in Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2022.
A woman holds a cross as she prays at Independence Square in Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2022.

How Women Are Reconciling Feminism With Faith

From Mormonism to Islam, reformers around the world are making their religions less politically conservative.

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (standing) points at a map of the Sinai Peninsula during a meeting with President Gerald R. Ford (C) Congressional Leaders in the Cabinet Room on Sept. 4, 1975.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (standing) points at a map of the Sinai Peninsula during a meeting with President Gerald R. Ford (C) Congressional Leaders in the Cabinet Room on Sept. 4, 1975.

Did Henry Kissinger Further U.S. National Interests or Harm Them?

The death of a legendary diplomat raises difficult questions about his legacy.

An India flag during the T20 Tour match between Northamptonshire and India at The County Ground on July 03, 2022 in Northampton, England.
An India flag during the T20 Tour match between Northamptonshire and India at The County Ground on July 03, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Are Global Climate Partnerships Fit for Purpose?

A close look at India's relationship to Just Energy Transition Partnerships.

A member of the United Hindu Front holds a banner depicting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun during a rally in New Delhi on Sept. 24.
A member of the United Hindu Front holds a banner depicting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun during a rally in New Delhi on Sept. 24.

Will U.S. Revelation of Plot to Kill Sikh Activist Strain Ties With India?

The public disclosure raises questions given the importance of the bilateral relationship.

Four men with rifles sit on the ground against a wall painted with Arabic script.
Four men with rifles sit on the ground against a wall painted with Arabic script.

The ICC Should Prosecute Taliban Leaders

Since returning to power, the Taliban have committed crimes of concern to humanity.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) arrives with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting in New Delhi on Jan. 15, 2018.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) arrives with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting in New Delhi on Jan. 15, 2018.

India’s New Middle East Strategy Takes Shape

New Delhi is slowly moving away from nonalignment and into the U.S.-led security ecosystem while maintaining relationships with old allies.

A teenage Afghan girl stands in front of a blue midday sky while laden with the belongings that she carries. The collection of plastic jugs, bags, and other containers almost entirely obscures the girl, with only her head visible, tilted as she stares at the camera from between two containers.
A teenage Afghan girl stands in front of a blue midday sky while laden with the belongings that she carries. The collection of plastic jugs, bags, and other containers almost entirely obscures the girl, with only her head visible, tilted as she stares at the camera from between two containers.

Why Pakistan Is Pushing Out Refugees

As relations between Islamabad and the Taliban have soured, ordinary Afghans have become political pawns.

A devotee is seen in profile as she performs a prayer ritual in front of statues of Hindu gods, which are surrounded by candles. The woman, dressed in red, holds an object that has been set on fire while she kneels. Her eyes are closed as she prays.
A devotee is seen in profile as she performs a prayer ritual in front of statues of Hindu gods, which are surrounded by candles. The woman, dressed in red, holds an object that has been set on fire while she kneels. Her eyes are closed as she prays.

Nepal’s Stolen Gods Seek New Homes

Communities want statues to become a part of living heritage again.

From left to right: Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesture during the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
From left to right: Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gesture during the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Dollar’s Dominance Is Shakier Than Ever

BRICS has growing currency leverage despite internal divisions.

A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is seen from behind as he stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. A police vehicle with headlights on is in front of him and lights and the roof of the soccer stadium are seen in the distance.
A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is seen from behind as he stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. A police vehicle with headlights on is in front of him and lights and the roof of the soccer stadium are seen in the distance.

After Hamas Attacks, Terror Threats Are on the Rise

Terror groups compete for funds and thrive on attention. That makes the world a much more dangerous place after Oct. 7.

Five workers carrying baskets pick purple tea leaves on a plantation with hills in the background
Five workers carrying baskets pick purple tea leaves on a plantation with hills in the background

AI Will First Come for Women

Female workers may be at highest risk from the coming waves of automation.

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