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Can Russia’s Opposition Capitalize on the Momentum of Election Protests?

The Editors Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019

Every weekend for the past month, protesters have gathered in central Moscow to demand that opposition candidates be allowed to stand in upcoming city council elections. Anna Arutunyan explains what it will take for the recent protests to evolve into a challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s legitimacy.

Without a Budget, the Eurozone Remains Ill-Equipped for Its Next Crisis

Jacob Kirkegaard Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019

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Why the Once-Rising Far Right Is Now Waning in the Netherlands

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019

China Note

In Hong Kong and Overseas, China’s Influence Operations Come Under New Scrutiny

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

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Is China’s Repressive Turn Under Xi a Sign of Strength—or Weakness?

The Editors Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Laos, Trying to Build Its Way to an Economic Boom, Could Be Sunk by Debt

David Hutt Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

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For Cameroon’s LGBT Activists, the Global Spotlight Was a Blessing and a Curse

Robbie Corey-Boulet Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

A police raid on a gay-friendly bar in Cameroon’s capital in 2005 marked a grim shift in the fortunes of the country’s sexual minorities. But the 11 men who were arrested and detained were then introduced to the world of global LGBT rights activism, which turned out to be both a blessing and a curse.

In Northern Ireland, There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Good Brexit’

Jonathan Gorvett Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

After Bouteflika’s Ouster, Algeria’s Popular Uprising Faces a Much Bigger Test

Francisco Serrano Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

Salvini’s Migrant Crackdown in Italy Is Creating a Crisis, Not Solving One

Louise Hunt Tuesday, July 30, 2019

On the Israel-Gaza Border, the Line Between War and Peace Has Blurred

Yardena Schwartz Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Why the EU Is Struggling to Compete for Influence in Southeast Asia

David Hutt Tuesday, July 16, 2019

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The U.S. Boosts Ties With Pacific Island Allies to Counter Chinese Influence

The Editors Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

Europe

Can Zelensky, Riding High, Negotiate an End to the War in Eastern Ukraine?

Candace Rondeaux Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

What’s Behind Saudi Arabia’s Pivot Away From Foreign Workers

The Editors Friday, Aug. 16, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Will an End to Military Rule Revive Peace Talks in Southern Thailand?

Michael Hart Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

The Americas

Deforestation Is Spiking Under Bolsonaro, With Environmental Costs Beyond Brazil

Laura Weiss Friday, Aug. 16, 2019

Africa

Life Sentences Against Separatist Leaders Will Only Prolong Cameroon’s Crisis

Andrew Green Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

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