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The WTO Needs Reform, but Trump Seems Focused on Breaking It

Kimberly Ann Elliott Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Since the establishment of the World Trade Organization in 1995, every American president has struggled to some extent with the compromises embedded in the bargaining over the rules of international trade. But that mild discomfort has boiled over with President Donald Trump.

Africa Watch

Deadly Hotel Attack by al-Shabab Sends a Message to Kenya—and Washington

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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What’s Driving the Student Protests Paralyzing Albania’s Universities?

The Editors Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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Can the Liberal World Order Survive Two More Years of Trump?

The Editors Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

Amid Protests, Can Hungary’s Opposition Finally Unite Against Orban?

Tim Gosling Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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A Border Wall Won’t Improve America’s Security—but That’s Beside the Point

Steven Metz Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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The Liberal World Order Is Dying. What Comes Next?

Stewart M. Patrick Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019

Two years into his administration, Donald Trump’s war on the liberal international order is still gathering steam, and the costs are mounting. As America abdicates global leadership, traditional allies are reeling, authoritarians are rejoicing, rivals are emboldened, and the world drifts without clear direction.

In Context

Trump’s Border Speech Missed the Real Crisis in Central America

The Editors Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

Abortion Rights Activists Have Made Strides in Latin America. Is a Backlash Coming?

Anna-Catherine Brigida Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019

‘China Must Be Stopped’: Zambia Debates the Threat of ‘Debt-Trap’ Diplomacy

Jonathan W. Rosen Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018

As Their Influence Grows, the Maghreb’s ‘Quietist’ Salafists Are Anything but Quiet

Frederic Wehrey, Anouar Boukhars Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Against the Odds, African Migrants Put Down Roots in South America

Luisa Feline Freier Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018

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United States

The WTO Needs Reform, but Trump Seems Focused on Breaking It

Kimberly Ann Elliott Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Europe

Michel Houellebecq and the Tragedy of the EU

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

Peace in Yemen Requires Far More Than What’s on the Table in Fragile Talks

Adam Baron Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

Asia-Pacific

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

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

The Americas

Exodus of Cuban Doctors From Brazil Threatens to Exacerbate Its Health Care Woes

The Editors Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Africa

Deadly Hotel Attack by al-Shabab Sends a Message to Kenya—and Washington

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

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