
Trump and Biden Let Afghanistan Collapse
The Taliban didn’t have to take over. But Washington made sure they would.

Somalia’s New President
After a long delayed indirect election, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces many challenges.

The Global Roots of the Buffalo Shooting
White supremacists today are engaged in a global discussion, with violence part of the dialogue.

The Afghan Resistance Is Still Fighting
But without unity, arms, or a safe haven, it’s an uphill fight against the Islamists in Kabul.

The Taliban Have Made the Burqa Mandatory Again
Hunger and poverty stalk the nation, but the Islamists want to disappear women from public life.

Terrorism Is Making a Comeback, and Africa Is the Hot Spot
Things could get even worse after the pandemic.

Millions of Afghans Want to Flee. LGBTQ Afghans Have To.
Since the Taliban takeover last August, members of the Afghan LGBTQ community have faced electrocution, torture, killings, and fear.

Can Nigeria Ever End Its Kidnap-for-Ransom Industry?
New legislation seeks to tackle a stubborn security threat, but members of the government are undermining their own policy.

China Wants Its Investments in Afghanistan to Be Safer Than in Pakistan
Beijing could profit handsomely from Afghan resources and exports, but new ventures risk exposing Chinese nationals to violence.

Don’t Turn Ukraine Into the Next Syria or Libya
By flooding the country with arms and foreign fighters, Western leaders could be paving the way for future conflicts.

Russian Mercenaries Staged Atrocities in Mali, France Says
The French military watched what appeared to be Wagner operatives attempting a false-flag operation to discredit the West.

ISIS Can’t Even Direct Lone-Wolf Attacks Anymore
But the group is hoping for a resurgence while the West is distracted in Ukraine.

Afghanistan Regains Its Crown as Terror Central
The Taliban’s jihadi friends are back to threaten global security.

Afghan Resistance Groups Eye Spring Offensive
But internal divisions and the Taliban get a vote, too.

World Bank Freeze Leaves Afghanistan Bracing for Economic Impact
Amid Taliban crackdowns, the country continues to be locked out of billions of dollars in crucial international funds, with little resolution in sight.

When Hate Goes Viral
Publicizing attacks and exploiting social media is the new normal for terrorism.

The Taliban Are Harming Afghan Women’s Health
Afghanistan’s new government is imposing discriminatory restrictions on the health care system.

Ukraine Crisis Spills Into Yemen Diplomacy
The UAE withholds criticism of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as it seeks Moscow’s diplomatic backing in Yemen.