World Politics Review | Analysis of international affairs and global trends

go to top

September 25, 2017 last updated 15:38 ET

Daily

Global Insider

Iraqi Kurds’ Independence Referendum Is a Lightning Rod for Broader Regional Conflict

The Editors Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Iraq’s Kurds are slated to vote on a referendum for independence on Sept. 25, despite fervent opposition from outside parties, including Iraq’s central government and the United States. In an email interview, Ramzy Mardini discusses the backdrop and consequences for the Kurdish push for a state of their own.

China Races Into West Africa’s Mineral Rush, and the Environmental Costs Rise

Matthew C. DuPée Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Why Maduro Can Stay Afloat Despite More U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela

Robert Looney Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Strategic Horizons

‘Preventive’ War With North Korea or Iran Could Deal a Death Blow to the Law of War

Steven Metz Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Global Insider

Norway’s Election Deals a Blow to the Country’s Labor Unions

The Editors Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017

What Can Global LGBT Rights Envoys Achieve in the Age of Trump?

Robbie Corey-Boulet Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017

News Wire

United States

The Americas

Europe

Africa

Middle East & North Africa

Asia-Pacific

News Wire

United States

The Americas

Europe

Africa

Middle East & North Africa

Asia-Pacific

GET THE WPR MOBILE APP

STAY CONNECTED FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

In Depth

The Next Resource War May Be Over Illegal Fishing. Is the U.S. Ready?

Johan Bergenas Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017

Today, major powers are ignoring the international laws and norms that guide the harvesting of fish, prompting countries to resort to military force to protect what they believe are critical national assets. This is a recipe for disaster, and U.S. policymakers are only now devising a strategic response.

Will Mongolia Ever Escape the Shadow of Its Soviet Past?

Morris Rossabi Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017

How Merkel’s Migration Gamble Transformed Germany’s Africa Policy

Andrew Green Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017

Special Report

What’s at Stake in the NAFTA Talks

The Editors Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017

In Postwar Sri Lanka, Hope Fades for Families of the Disappeared

Shreen Saroor, Mytili Bala Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017

Can a New Campaign to End Violence Against Mexico’s Journalists Get Results?

Jan-Albert Hootsen Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017

GET THE WPR MOBILE APP

STAY CONNECTED FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

United States

‘Preventive’ War With North Korea or Iran Could Deal a Death Blow to the Law of War

Steven Metz Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Europe

Norway’s Election Deals a Blow to the Country’s Labor Unions

The Editors Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017

Middle East & North Africa

Why Abbas Sees Little Risk in Curbing Palestinian Press Freedoms

The Editors Monday, Sept. 25, 2017

Asia-Pacific

Cambodia Turns Against the U.S. as Hun Sen’s Political Crackdown Widens

Sebastian Strangio Monday, Sept. 25, 2017

The Americas

Why Maduro Can Stay Afloat Despite More U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela

Robert Looney Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Africa

Despite Promises, U.N. Fails to Break Pattern of Sex Abuse by Peacekeepers

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Load More Stories