The Kremlin forced U.S. tech firms to shut down an app some Russian voters hoped to use. Now what?
More authoritarian leaders could use “election interference” complaints to rein in Internet freedom
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats like to talk tough
We analyzed 20 years of Chinese Foreign Ministry transcripts to track the increase in hostile language
China and Iran announced a new economic and security partnership. That’s not as alarming as it sounds.
China has similar deals with a number of Middle Eastern countries
How will China respond when low-income countries can’t pay their debts?
Expect to see some leeway — but probably not forgiveness
Iran shot down a Ukrainian plane. How did Ukraine respond?
In a tough situation, the government handled most things well.
Meet Oman’s new sultan. How will he navigate the region’s turmoil?
The late Sultan Qaboos leaves behind a legacy of peace and diplomacy
The U.S. Navy and Southeast Asian nations held joint maneuvers for the first time. What are the key takeaways?
Beijing held similar maritime exercises in 2018.
The Japan-South Korea dispute isn’t just about the past
The roots of the current falling-out lie in the politics of the present.
What Turkey’s purchase of a Russian air defense system means for the U.S. and NATO
The alliance is far from thrilled about Turkey’s closer ties with Russia