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Why Belize Is Likely to Prevail in Its Territorial Dispute With Guatemala

The Editors Thursday, May 23, 2019

Guatemala and Belize will soon take their long-running territorial dispute to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for arbitration. In an interview, Victor Bulmer-Thomas explains the historical roots of the dispute and why Belize will have the stronger case at the ICJ.

Grading Mogherini’s Five Years as EU Foreign Policy Chief

Rachel Rizzo Thursday, May 23, 2019

Column

Cristina Fernandez’s Gambit Shocks Argentina, Adding Even More Election Drama

Frida Ghitis Thursday, May 23, 2019

China Note

Are American Voters Ready to Bear the Costs of an Economic War With China?

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Trend Lines Podcast

How Voters See U.S. Foreign Policy Ahead of the 2020 Presidential Election

The Editors Wednesday, May 22, 2019

South Africa’s Election Creates More Questions Than Answers for Ramaphosa

James Hamill Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Can a Court in Uganda Deliver Justice to Victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army?

Sophie Neiman Tuesday, May 21, 2019

A court in northern Uganda has begun hearings in the trial of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former colonel in the Lord’s Resistance Army, the rebel group founded by Joseph Kony. It is supposed to be a breakthrough for the Ugandan judiciary, but officials are struggling to convince naysayers that the outcome will be meaningful.

Two Decades After the Fall of Milosevic, Dictatorship Is Returning to Serbia

Aleks Eror Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Are El Salvador and Guatemala Seeking Justice for War Crimes, or Trying to Cover Them Up?

Anna-Catherine Brigida Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Hindu Nationalism Is Reshaping Indian Politics. Can It Propel Modi to Another Victory?

Saptarshi Ray Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Is Tunisia’s Post-Arab Spring ‘Success Story’ Only Skin-Deep?

Francisco Serrano Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Across Latin America, Venezuelans Reel From a Crisis That Has No End in Sight

Megan Janetsky Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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United States

The Dangerous Misperceptions That Could Push America to Disaster

Steven Metz Friday, May 24, 2019

Europe

Grading Mogherini’s Five Years as EU Foreign Policy Chief

Rachel Rizzo Thursday, May 23, 2019

Middle East & North Africa

How the Return of Iranian-Backed Militias From Syria Complicates U.S. Strategy

Candace Rondeaux Friday, May 24, 2019

Asia-Pacific

Sri Lanka’s Crackdown on Drugs Raises Concerns About a Return to Strongman Rule

Elliot Waldman Friday, May 24, 2019

The Americas

Why Belize Is Likely to Prevail in Its Territorial Dispute With Guatemala

The Editors Thursday, May 23, 2019

Africa

A Scandal Over Stolen Timber Has Upended Gabon’s Government

Andrew Green Friday, May 24, 2019

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