In-DepthSouth America Venezuela’s Election Isn’t in Doubt. How Maduro Responds to It Is Mie Hoejris DahlJul 24, 2024July 24, 2024 If the election were to be conducted freely and fairly, Venezuela would have a new president Sunday. But Maduro shows no inclination to relinquish power. 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)
ColumnUnited States Biden Could Be the Trans-Atlantic Alliance’s Swan Song Alexander ClarksonJul 24, 2024July 24, 2024 No matter who the next U.S. president is, the strong trans-Atlantic relationship that defined Joe Biden’s era will soon be over. 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 It Will Take More Than a Deal to Unite Fatah and Hamas The EditorsJul 23, 2024July 23, 2024 The leaders of Fatah, Hamas and 12 other Palestinian factions signed a reconciliatory declaration in Beijing. Even if it holds up, it may not matter. 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)
ColumnChina Lack of Will Isn’t What’s Keeping Xi From Reforming China’s Economy Mary GallagherJul 23, 2024July 23, 2024 Xi Jinping wants to completely remake China’s economy. All the people who benefited from the old model are standing in the way. 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)
In-DepthNorth Africa Water Scarcity Is About to Upend Politics Across North Africa Francisco SerranoJul 23, 2024September 18, 2024 Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya are all facing increasing water scarcity. They’re also facing the social discontent that comes with it. 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)
NewsletterUnited States The Biden Foreign Policy Legacy Debate Begins The EditorsJul 22, 2024July 22, 2024 President Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election essentially closes the book on his stewardship of U.S. foreign policy. 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)
ColumnSouth America For Lula, Milei Has Gone From Being a Nuisance to Being a Problem James BosworthJul 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Brazil and Argentina would benefit from cooperation. But what their ideologically opposed leaders should do and will do are very different. 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)
BriefingCentral America Panama’s Mulino Is Cracking Down on Migration in the Darien Gap Cristina GuevaraJul 22, 2024July 22, 2024 With the help of the United States, new Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino is adopting a hard-line approach to migration through 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)
NewsletterGlobal Mass Outage Drives Scrutiny of Tech Monopolies The EditorsJul 19, 2024July 19, 2024 A massive global technology outage highlights how the concentration of tech companies is a vulnerability in and of itself. 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)
ColumnIndia India May Not Have What It Takes to Be a Great Power Paul PoastJul 19, 2024July 19, 2024 India has all the economic makings of a future great power. But there are a lot of other factors where it is left wanting. 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)
BriefingIran Iran and Azerbaijan’s Rapprochement Is Gaining Momentum Emil AvdalianiJul 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Iran and Azerbaijan are pursuing a rapprochement that reflects the changing regional order. It still faces some obstacles. 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)
NewsletterEurope Von der Leyen Will Continue to Lead a Geopolitical EU The EditorsJul 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen’s reelection as president of the European Commission ensures her “geopolitical commission” will last another term. 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)
BriefingGlobal Reason Can’t Explain the Passions Driving Far-Right Populism Judah GrunsteinJul 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Across the West, conventional indicators suggest things aren’t so bad. So why are so many Western democracies experiencing populist backlashes? 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)
BriefingChina The U.S. and China May Both End Up Losing the Semiconductor War Lizzi LeeJul 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Washington and Beijing have adopted radically different strategies to win the battle over the semiconductor industry. Both have significant flaws. 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)
NewsletterGulf States Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Attack in Oman The EditorsJul 17, 2024July 17, 2024 The Islamic State’s attack in Oman reflects a broader strategic shift for the now-global organization. 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)
BriefingSouth America Don’t Assume Venezuela’s Military Will Stand by Maduro Kristina ManiJul 17, 2024July 17, 2024 There are compelling reasons to believe the military will not stand by Maduro if he tries to steal the upcoming presidential 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)
ColumnWestern Europe Europe’s Center Right Is Turning Its Back on the Moderate Left Alexander ClarksonJul 17, 2024July 17, 2024 The center right’s alliance with the far right in France’s recent parliamentary elections is part of a dangerous trend across Europe. 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)