Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Foreign Affairs
07/21/2021
Biden’s Dangerous Doctrine
The administration’s core foreign policy is all about confronting China—and far riskier than Washington seems to realize.
07/20/2021
Make Room(s) for Change
One of the many global casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a halt in progress, if not worse, on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over the past year and a half, virtually every country has faced new roadblocks on its path toward achieving the goals.
07/12/2021
Opinion: Is Haiti Governable Right Now?
Foreign money has overwhelmed any domestic incentives to play by the rules.
07/08/2021
Opinion: U.S. foreign policy needs to get over its fear of instability
Quiz question: When and why did Britain annex Sudan?
06/28/2021
The passing of the present and the decline of America
If Biden clings to a calcified and militarized conception of national security — as he appears intent on doing — he will put his entire presidency at risk.
02/17/2021
Islands of Immunity
Why paranoid island states have done the best when it comes to fighting COVID-19.
06/25/2021
Germany lifts restrictions for descendants of Nazi victims to get citizenship
The German parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to eliminate restrictions that denied citizenship to some descendants of German Jews and others persecuted by the Nazis. British-based campaigners are relieved.
06/23/2021
After a stumbling start, the EU is vaccinating at a fast pace
Current trends suggest it will overtake America in jabs administered per person in the next month
06/22/2021
A Debate on Israel-Palestine | Robert Wright & Bret Stephens
06/09/2021
Mexicans save their democracy
Despite campaign violence, they voted to restrain the power ambitions of a populist president. Mexico is now a potential model for the rest of Central America.
06/15/2021
Opinion: New Israeli government gives people hope
A coalition of right-wing hard-liners, leftists and Arab Israelis is a good sign. Not only for Israel, but also for the revival of Middle East peace talks, says Sarah Hofmann.
06/07/2021