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Why Canada Is Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Immigrants

The Editors Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

In its annual report to Parliament on immigration, Canada’s government laid out a three-year plan to welcome more than 1 million immigrants to the country over the next three years. In an interview, Kareem El-Assal and Sara Rose Taylor discuss Canada’s immigration policies and its approach to integration.

Column

Venezuela’s New Opposition Leader Launches a Bold Gambit to Unseat Maduro

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

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

Adam Baron Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019

Q&A

Can Cambodia’s Decimated Political Opposition Survive a Leadership Struggle?

The Editors Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

China Note

China’s Spat With Canada Worsens With Death Sentence in ‘Political’ Drug Case

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

The Trial of Laurent Gbagbo and the Resilience of Cote d’Ivoire’s Old Guard

Robbie Corey-Boulet Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

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In Depth

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

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

Steven Metz Friday, Jan. 18, 2019

Europe

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

The Editors Friday, Jan. 18, 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

Can Cambodia’s Decimated Political Opposition Survive a Leadership Struggle?

The Editors Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

The Americas

Why Canada Is Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Immigrants

The Editors Thursday, Jan. 17, 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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