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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Faces His First Real Governing Test: Pension Reform

The Editors Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Lawmakers in Brazil are expected to begin discussions on a draft proposal to reform the country’s pension system next week, a key hurdle for President Jair Bolsonaro. In an interview, Peter Kingstone discusses the thorny political issues surrounding the high-stakes debate over pension reform in Brazil.

With New Laws to Filter Online Content, Will the Internet Remain Free and Open?

Justin Sherman Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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The U.S. Should Base Its China Strategy on Competitive Cooperation, Not Containment

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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With His Border Threats, Trump Is Weaponizing Trade the Wrong Way

Kimberly Ann Elliott Tuesday, April 16, 2019

After Bashir’s Ouster, the Hard Work of Sudan’s Revolution Has Only Begun

Richard Downie Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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Without Dialogue Between India and Pakistan, Another Kashmir Crisis Is Inevitable

The Editors Monday, April 15, 2019

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Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight

Megan Janetsky Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Three months after opposition leader Juan Guaido burst on the scene, it appears that hopes for a swift resolution to Venezuela’s crisis were misplaced. As conditions inside the country deteriorate further and anti-Venezuelan xenophobia rises across Latin America, relief for the country’s citizens is a long way off.

Amid Revolutionary Change at Home, Ethiopia Is Remaking Its Middle East Ties

Daniel Benaim Tuesday, April 9, 2019

As Divisions Harden, Is Time Running Out to Reunite Cyprus?

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The Nuclear Deal Raised Iranians’ Hopes. Now They’re Focused on Survival

Jasmin Ramsey Tuesday, March 26, 2019

A Decade After Failing to Stop Massacres in Sri Lanka, What Has the U.N. Learned?

Richard Gowan Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Germany’s Greens Are On the Rise. Can They Stay True to Their Roots?

Andrew Green Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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Trump’s Latest Reversal in Cuba Policy Is a ‘Slap in the Face’ to U.S. Allies

The Editors Thursday, April 18, 2019

Europe

Why Are So Many Voters Still in the Dark About What the European Parliament Does?

Alana Moceri Thursday, April 18, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

Marching on Tripoli, Is Libya’s Haftar Abandoning Talks Once and for All?

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, April 5, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Why China’s ‘Orwellian’ Social Credit Scheme Enjoys Domestic Support

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The Americas

South America Attempts to Unite, Again—This Time Led by a Resurgent Right

Frida Ghitis Thursday, April 18, 2019

Africa

After Bashir’s Ouster, the Hard Work of Sudan’s Revolution Has Only Begun

Richard Downie Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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