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Why Eurovision is a model of the best and worst of international cooperation.
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s lead ambassador
She traveled to 117 countries and hosted countless high-level visitors
Russia believes tanks trump international law. Smaller countries like Kenya are using the U.N. to push back.
Here’s what we learned from the U.N. Security Council emergency meetings on Ukraine
Japan’s new prime minister is a third-generation politician. That’s more common than you might think.
Why dynasties dominate the leadership in Japan, and around the world.
People are talking up the prospects of a united Ireland. It’s easier said than done.
Sinn Fein might say that’s what it wants, but working out the details won’t be easy.
Biden called climate change an ‘existential threat.’ Can the U.N. Security Council help?
The U.S. presides over the council this month
There’s a reason why Lisa Murkowski can threaten to leave the Republicans
Alaska’s new voting system makes it hard for Republicans to punish her
Europe’s top trade official has been forced to resign
He broke Ireland’s coronavirus rules but the Irish government couldn’t sack him