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Persistent Violence in Mozambique Invites Plenty of Theories, but No Clear Answers

Robbie Corey-Boulet Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

A court in Mozambique is trying 189 people accused of carrying out a spate of grisly attacks, some involving beheadings, in Cabo Delgado province, in the north of the country. The trial represents a rare opportunity to gather information on a security threat that continues to confound experts and officials.

Are Bouteflika’s Shake-Ups a Sign of Shifting Civil-Military Ties in Algeria?

Dalia Ghanem-Yazbeck Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

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Democracy in Latin America Is in Grave Peril, a Respected Pollster Warns

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

China Note

Trump and Xi Skip Singapore Summit, but Battle for Regional Influence Continues

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

In South Korea, a Supreme Court Decision Opens Up Deep Historical Wounds

Elliot Waldman Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

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Tunisia’s Twin Crises Will Take More Than a Cabinet Reshuffle to Resolve

The Editors Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

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Can Theresa May Pull Off a Brexit Breakthrough in a Divided Britain?

The Editors Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

During an emergency meeting on Wednesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Cabinet approved a draft agreement on Brexit, a day after May announced she reached a draft deal with EU negotiators. But she’s not out of the woods yet. The greatest dangers for May are still at home rather than in Brussels.

Assimilation, or Alienation? Denmark Mulls ‘Ghetto’ Laws Targeting Immigrants

Rik Rutten Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

Why Are Violent Rap Lyrics Being Blamed for a Crime Wave in London?

Dan Hancox Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018

‘Year of the Debacle’: How Nigeria Lost Its Way in the War Against Boko Haram

Obi Anyadike Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018

‘We’re Not Mercenaries’: Why the Druze Are Challenging Israel’s Nation-State Law

Shira Rubin Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Fleeing Violence, the Philippines’ Anti-Mining Activists Are Trapped in a ‘Waiting Game’

Lindsay Fendt Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018

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Social Media Has Democratized Psychological Warfare. Can the U.S. Military Adapt?

Steven Metz Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

Europe

Can Theresa May Pull Off a Brexit Breakthrough in a Divided Britain?

The Editors Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

Middle East & North Africa

Are Bouteflika’s Shake-Ups a Sign of Shifting Civil-Military Ties in Algeria?

Dalia Ghanem-Yazbeck Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

Asia-Pacific

Abe Has Become the Pitchman for Maintaining Multilateralism in Asia

J. Berkshire Miller Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

The Americas

Democracy in Latin America Is in Grave Peril, a Respected Pollster Warns

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

Africa

Is Magufuli Leading Tanzania Into an Era of Isolation?

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

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