The Islamist siege in Mali, explained
A closer look at the current Malian instability, and the limits of international peacebuilding.
Japan’s new prime minister faces big foreign policy challenges
Can Sanae Takaichi keep Washington close – and navigate regional threats?
China updates its climate commitments, in disappointing fashion
But China remains a key player in climate politics, unlike the U.S.
Why the World Conference on Women still matters, 30 years later
“Women’s rights are human rights” continues to resonate today.
What is authoritarian backscratching – and why is this a threat?
Quid pro quo policies help authoritarian regimes stay in power.
Targeting international students cuts into U.S. soft power
Here’s how the Trump administration’s visa restrictions erode the U.S. image abroad.
Good to Know: Can China reboot its economy?
Xi Jinping’s latest stimulus move kicks the can down the road.
What a Trump victory means for India
Many in India think the bilateral relationship may get a boost with Trump in the White House.