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Can Data Save U.N. Peacekeeping?

Adam Day Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

Does international peacekeeping protect the civilians it is supposed to? With the U.N. open to attacks by those who call peacekeeping “unproductive” and push for further cuts to its already diminished budget, peacekeeping must make a case for its own utility, using data already at its fingertips.

Column

International Intrigue Over Venezuela’s Gold Could Help Decide Maduro’s Fate

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

China Note

The Strange Saga of Sweden’s Ambassador to China

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

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The ‘Political Paralysis’ Behind the Collapse of the Palestinian Unity Government

The Editors Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Column

The Many Self-Delusions Behind the Breakup in Trans-Atlantic Relations

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

The Central African Republic’s New Peace Deal Is a Small Step in the Right Direction

Marcel Plichta Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

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Will Peace With Ethiopia Usher In a Political Opening in Eritrea?

Tanja Müller Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019

Much has been written about the significance of the peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea for the Horn of Africa. Less attention has been paid to what it means for ordinary Eritreans. So far peace has ushered in economic change, but there are few signs of a political opening that many Eritreans dearly hope for.

In Ukraine’s Donbas Region, Life Amid the Ravages of a Forgotten War

Natalie Vikhrov Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019

‘Land Was a War Booty’: Colombia Confronts a Legacy of Mass Displacement

Mariana Palau Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

How Mali Is Pursuing Justice for a War That Never Really Ended

Anna Pujol-Mazzini Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019

The Roots of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis—and Why It May Not Be Over

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

The Liberal World Order Is Dying. What Comes Next?

Stewart M. Patrick Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

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United States

Pre-Emptively Striking Iran Would Be One of the Worst Blunders in American History

Steven Metz Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

Europe

The Many Self-Delusions Behind the Breakup in Trans-Atlantic Relations

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

After the U.S. Withdrawal, What’s Next for France’s Military Operations in Syria?

Cédric Mas Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

Asia-Pacific

The Strange Saga of Sweden’s Ambassador to China

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

The Americas

International Intrigue Over Venezuela’s Gold Could Help Decide Maduro’s Fate

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019

Africa

A Surprise Delay Kicks Off a Bumpy Final Week Before Nigeria’s Election

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, Feb. 22, 2019

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