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Why Equatorial Guinea’s ‘National Dialogue’ Is Really a Monologue

The Editors Thursday, July 19, 2018

On Monday, Equatorial Guinea opened a National Dialogue that was first announced in June by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has also promised an amnesty for the country’s political prisoners. In an email interview, Mark Blaisse discusses Obiang’s motives and the prospects for meaningful change.

Can Ramaphosa Steer the South Africa-Nigeria Rivalry in a More Productive Direction?

Robbie Corey-Boulet Thursday, July 19, 2018

Column

Macedonia Got the Green Light to Join NATO. Why Is It Still Worried About Russia?

Frida Ghitis Thursday, July 19, 2018

Japan Says ‘Yes’ to Foreign Workers, but ‘No’ to Immigration

Elliot Waldman Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Column

How Trump Could Make Uncertainty a Permanent Feature of U.S. Foreign Policy

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, July 18, 2018

What Direction Will Mexico’s Security Policy Take Under AMLO?

Eric L. Olson Wednesday, July 18, 2018

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In Depth

After ETA, the Dream of a Basque State Lives On

Raphael Tsavkko Garcia Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The dissolution of ETA came as little surprise. The separatist group had ceased to pose a security threat, and its legacy of violence had alienated would-be supporters. Enthusiasm for Basque nationalism remains rife, however. As pro-independence voices become more emboldened, Madrid may be hard-pressed to keep them quiet.

A Kenyan Director Made History at Cannes, but Kenyans Still Can’t Watch Her Film

Nanjala Nyabola Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Is It Time for France and New Caledonia to Go Their Separate Ways?

Catherine Wilson Tuesday, July 3, 2018

In Context

Transitional Justice in Africa Goes Far Beyond the Embattled ICC

The Editors Thursday, June 28, 2018

Duterte’s Drug War Has Killed Thousands. Now the Victims’ Families Are Pushing Back

Ana P. Santos Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The ‘Myths and Lies’ Behind the U.S. Military’s Growing Presence in Africa

Joe Penney Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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There Is No Strategic Rationale for Trump’s Appeasement of Putin

Steven Metz Friday, July 20, 2018

Europe

In Spain’s Basque Country, Dreams of Independence Outlive ETA

The Editors Friday, July 20, 2018

Middle East & North Africa

Protests Reveal Iraq’s New Fault Line: The People vs. the Ruling Class

Renad Mansour Friday, July 20, 2018

Asia-Pacific

Duterte’s Efforts to Align the Philippines With China Face a Backlash

Richard Javad Heydarian Thursday, July 19, 2018

The Americas

What Direction Will Mexico’s Security Policy Take Under AMLO?

Eric L. Olson Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Africa

As Election Nears in Congo, Kabila’s Next Move Remains a Mystery

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, July 20, 2018

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