Diplomacy & Politics Archive

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.

No matter how justified, arrest warrants targeting Nicolas Maduro only remind him he must hang on to power in Venezuela at all costs.

Japan’s LDP chose Ishiba Shigeru to lead the party, setting him up to become the new PM. At least in principle, that will mean some key policy changes.

The question of whether the West and Russia can peacefully co-exist has vexed policymakers for 200 years. It’s likely to remain an open one.

The sentencing of two former editors in Hong Kong under a sedition law underscores the control that the Chinese government now exerts in the city.

U.S. allies are profoundly concerned about a potential second Trump term. Many are trying to secure their partnerships before the election.

The U.S. domestic gun problem is also fueling an illegal gun-trafficking problem in the Caribbean. France can do more to address it.

The United Nations’ ability to carry out its mission has been severely constrained in recent years by its member states. And many of its agencies are now facing funding shortages that could severely curtail their work. In fact, multilateralism of all stripes is under strain, from the International Criminal Court to the World Trade Organization.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake ascended from outsider to Sri Lankan president. Now, he needs to win parliamentary elections to advance his agenda.

Honduras says it wants to fight deforestation. To really do so, it will need to support environmental activists, many of whom face deadly violence.

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.

The UAE’s foreign policy often runs directly counter to Washington’s interests. So why is the U.S. pursuing even closer ties with the Gulf state?

Even if not a single civilian were harmed in Israel’s pager attack targeting Hezbollah members, it might still violate the laws of war.

Tunisia’s president is running for reelection with little to show for his time in office. Having removed all opposition, it won’t matter.

The term ‘femicide’ is imprecise and can distract policymakers from engaging with the most prevalent threats to women’s lives.

Mexico’s security has deteriorated under AMLO. Now his final moves in office may limit President-elect Sheinbaum’s ability to change strategies.

President-elect Prabowo Subianto has ambitious plans for Indonesia. They may depend on outgoing President Joko Widodo’s support.