NewsletterUnited States How the Election Will Affect U.S. Foreign Policy The EditorsOct 31, 2024October 31, 2024 Under a second Trump administration, democracy would be a non-issue abroad and in grave danger at home. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterWestern Europe Labour’s U.K. Budget Is a Massive Gamble The EditorsOct 30, 2024October 30, 2024 The U.K.’s Labour government’s first budget since returning to power shows seriousness in terms of policy. But politically, it’s risky. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterNorth Africa Morocco Draws Closer to France After Western Sahara Shift The EditorsOct 29, 2024October 29, 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day state visit to Morocco, sealing a rapprochement between the two sides. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterJapan After Elections, Newfound Uncertainty in Japan and Georgia The EditorsOct 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Japan’s long dominant party lost its majority for the first time in 15 years, while Georgia’s vote could set the country on course for crisis. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterIndia What the India-China Border Pact Means for Both Countries The EditorsOct 25, 2024October 25, 2024 A pact to wind down India and China’s military standoff along their disputed border removes an obstacle that had hampered bilateral relations for years. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterMexico Curbing Mexico’s Cartel Violence Will Require a Different Approach The EditorsOct 24, 2024October 24, 2024 Mexico is struggling to address a full-blown intra-cartel war in the state of Sinaloa. The problem extends far beyond Mexico. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterNorth Korea North Korea Steps Up Support for Russia’s War in Ukraine The EditorsOct 23, 2024October 23, 2024 North Korea’s decision to send troops to aid Russia in the war in Ukraine underscores just how globalized the conflict has become. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterChina Despite Its Limitations, BRICS Still Has Value The EditorsOct 22, 2024October 22, 2024 BRICS members are unlikely to find consensus on countering the U.S.-led order, but the group can advance their shared interests. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterCaribbean Cuba’s Blackout Is a Symptom of a Broader Crisis The EditorsOct 21, 2024October 21, 2024 Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed at least four times over the weekend, the latest development in a broader economic crisis facing the country. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterMiddle East & North Africa Why Sinwar’s Death May—or May Not—Raise Hopes of a Cease-Fire The EditorsOct 18, 2024October 18, 2024 The death of Yahya Sinwar removes a major obstacle to ending the fighting in Gaza. There are still plenty more to contend with. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterMiddle East & North Africa The U.S. Is Already Involved in Israel’s Wars The EditorsOct 17, 2024October 17, 2024 The latest round of strikes against Houthi rebels underscores how involved the U.S. military already is in Israel’s wars against Iranian proxies. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterRussia The SCO Isn’t the Anti-U.S. Group Russia Wants The EditorsOct 16, 2024October 18, 2024 Russia wants to position the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as an alternative to the U.S.-led global order. The other members aren’t so keen. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterIndia Canada Accuses India of Vast Transnational Repression The EditorsOct 15, 2024October 15, 2024 Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, saying they were part of a campaign of violence and intimidation against Indian dissidents in the country. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterJapan A Nobel Peace Prize to Reinvigorate the Nuclear Taboo The EditorsOct 11, 2024October 11, 2024 This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization represented survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterCentral & Eastern Europe Zelenskyy’s Mad Dash for More Support From Europe The EditorsOct 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Facing a grim battlefield reality, Zelenskyy is holding a flurry of talks with European leaders as he seeks more support ahead of the U.S. election. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterSoutheast Asia How ASEAN Lost Its Luster in Global Affairs The EditorsOct 9, 2024October 9, 2024 In recent years, the Southeast Asian regional bloc has lost a lot of the geopolitical influence it gained earlier this century. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)
NewsletterNorth Africa Saied’s Reelection Signals Death of Tunisia’s Democracy The EditorsOct 8, 2024October 8, 2024 President Kais Saied won a second term in Tunisia’s managed election, a symbolic moment for the country. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window)