Our Most-Read Articles of 2019

Our Most-Read Articles of 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Qingdao, June 10, 2018 (AP photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko).

Trade wars, territorial disputes, Donald Trump—those are just a few of the topics that attracted the interests of WPR readers in 2019. Many other stories overshadowed by the biggest international news were also on our radar, as always, and they found a dedicated audience online. In original reporting and analysis, we looked for the trend lines behind the headlines, from palace intrigue in Thailand to political reconciliation in the Horn of Africa. The list below of our most-read articles of the year is based on unique page views. What’s in store for 2020? Keep following and subscribing to WPR.

1. Why the Thai King’s Power Grab Could Backfire
Joshua Kurlantzick
Oct. 16

2. China Appears to Understand the Risks in Kashmir More Than India or Pakistan
Candace Rondeaux
Aug. 16

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