Hezbollah’s acting leader said the group is prepared for a long fight against Israel. The conflict will almost certainly plunge Lebanon into even greater chaos.
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An attack in Mali’s capital on Sept. 17 left more than 70 people dead, marking a landmark moment in Mali’s longstanding battle with jihadism.
The U.S. domestic gun problem is also fueling an illegal gun-trafficking problem in the Caribbean. France can do more to address it.
Over the past decade, the struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia for dominance in the Middle East has insinuated itself into nearly every regional issue, fracturing international alliances and sustaining wars across the region. Meanwhile, Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing war in Gaza serve as reminders that the conflict between Israel and Palestine cannot be simply wished away by regional powers and the United States.
Even if not a single civilian were harmed in Israel’s pager attack targeting Hezbollah members, it might still violate the laws of war.
The ramped-up conflict with Hezbollah has raised speculation that Israel will launch a ground invasion of Lebanon targeting the group. Here’s why Israel may not.
Mexico’s security has deteriorated under AMLO. Now his final moves in office may limit President-elect Sheinbaum’s ability to change strategies.
This week’s attack stands out because it took place not in northern Mali, where violence had long since spread, but in the capital.
Biden promised to revitalize U.S. multilateralism. But his U.N. record was a mixed bag, overshadowed by the war in Gaza.
Politically expedient moves to crack down on migration are putting the EU’s guarantee of free movement in jeopardy.
The attack demonstrated once again that Israel remains ready to cross red lines and push limits in its faceoff with Hezbollah.
Germany has a long history of imposing border patrols to curb migration. It’s a response to demands for a quick fix that never works.
The world already knew North Korea was operating a uranium enrichment program. But the decision to reveal it publicly is still significant.
As peace talks continue to falter amid political turbulence in Bangkok, southern Thailand’s insurgency appears to be escalating.
Russia’s decision to revise its nuclear doctrine once again put the world on edge. The question is: Does it actually mean anything?
A fragile peace prevails in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. But the aftershocks of the devastating war continue to be felt.
It makes sense that a continent that is home to 54 countries and 1.2 billion people would also house many contradictory developments. Africa features several of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a burgeoning middle class. But much of the continent remains mired in debt, burdened by conflict and beset by elites clinging to power.