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Trump’s Abuses of Power Expose the Hollow Claims of American Exceptionalism

Candace Rondeaux Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

While all eyes seemed to be on the impeachment hearings in the House Judiciary Committee in Washington this week, another judicial drama was unfolding at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, over the fate of an inquiry into war crimes committed in Afghanistan, including by U.S. forces.

In a Season of Discontent, Are Latin American Democracies at Risk?

Eric Farnsworth Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

Catholic Churches Are Caught in the Crossfire of Nicaragua’s Political Crisis

Laura Weiss Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019

Migrants in France Are Paying the Price for Macron’s Hard Line on Immigration

Karina Piser Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019

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In Colombia, Protests Build on a Wave of Demonstrations Across South America

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019

China Note

Despite Recent Stumbling Blocks, the U.S. and China Still Want a Trade Deal

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

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‘Building a Nation’: Will Bougainville’s Referendum Lead to Independence?

Catherine Wilson Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

Bougainville, an autonomous region in eastern Papua New Guinea, could soon vote for independence in a historic referendum that is currently underway. Yet 18 years after the end of Bougainville’s decade-long civil war, the path ahead remains uncertain amid persistent grievances and obstacles to development.

‘Ebola Business’: How Mistrust Is Fueling Attacks on Health Workers in Eastern Congo

Emmanuel Freudenthal Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019

Death by Spyware: How Surveillance Tech Is Helping Governments Stifle Dissent

Morgan Meaker Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

Can the Young Activists of ‘Generation Putin’ Build on a Summer of Protests?

Evan Gershkovich Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

In Indonesia, ‘Women Are Now a Permanent Part of the Jihadi Structure’

Ana P. Santos Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

In Germany, Right-Wing Violence Is a Problem No One Wants to See

Andrew Green Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019

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United States

Why NATO No Longer Fears Trump

The Editors Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

Europe

Rafael Grossi Has Big Plans for the IAEA. But Can He Deliver?

Miles A. Pomper Monday, Dec. 9, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

Why Iran May Be Locked Into a Future of More Protests

Vahid Yücesoy Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Long Open to Immigration, Singapore Is Getting More Restrictive

The Editors Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

The Americas

In a Season of Discontent, Are Latin American Democracies at Risk?

Eric Farnsworth Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

Africa

Namibia’s Elections Chip Away at Some of the Ruling Party’s Dominance

Andrew Green Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

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