Theory

In his worldview, little countries only mattered to the extent that they played into struggles among the mighty.

The late statesman was a master of realpolitik—whom some regarded as a war criminal.

The Dutch far-right leader, and national election winner, plans to stay in the EU—but shape it in his image.

Mainstream parties are reluctant to enter a coalition with extremist Geert Wilders.

It may seem harder to give thanks this year, but it’s not impossible.

The Negotiators: William Ury has helped resolve some of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Here’s how he does it.

The Geopolitics of Business: The former president of the European Commission shares his insights from years in politics and business.

Beijing needs domestic consumers to spend more, but the Chinese president’s ideology is getting in the way.

The former Chinese premier was heralded as a reformer, but change never came.

The country is increasingly important to the world—and increasingly unstable.

Italy’s populist prime minister vowed to crack down on illegal immigration. Things didn’t work out that way.

Many expectations for the new government are wishful thinking or just plain wrong.

A new novel claws back history from a family that would otherwise have it disappear.

Drones made the president’s son-in-law a household name. His techno-nationalism and popular appeal could make him the country’s next leader.

A new book argues countries are de-globalizing yet again. But was there ever such a thing as globalism to begin with?

Washington and Moscow care a lot about some post-Soviet conflicts—but are largely ignoring others.

Washington’s key diplomatic assets have become a political bargaining chip.

Running for reelection, the Polish government is flailing in every direction to keep its populist credibility.

One year after an uprising over women’s rights, the government has passed a harsh new hijab law.

Local officials are inflexible about implementing Beijing’s orders.