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Life on the Ground in Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

The Editors Friday, Sept. 21, 2018

In this week’s podcast, WPR’s Judah Grunstein and Frederick Deknatel discuss the latest developments in the U.S.-China trade war and North Korean nuclear diplomacy. For the Report, Michael Semple talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about life on the ground in the districts under Taliban control in Afghanistan.

How Magufuli Is Running Roughshod Over Women’s Rights in Tanzania

Robbie Corey-Boulet Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

The Limits of Japan and China’s Gradual Thaw

J. Berkshire Miller Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

Column

Beyond the Pageantry, the King’s Speech Is a Snapshot of the State of Dutch Politics

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

China Note

Are China and the Vatican Nearing a Deal on Catholic Bishops?

Benjamin Wilhelm Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

Column

Should the Defense of Democracy Be America’s Next Global Mission?

Judah Grunstein Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

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As Trump’s Trade Wars Escalate, No Easy Wins Are in Sight

The Editors Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

President Donald Trump’s trade war with China escalated Tuesday, when he slapped tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. Beijing retaliated immediately with tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. imports. Trump famously declared that trade wars are “good, and easy to win.” Analysts are less sanguine.

Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate Returns: Life Under a Resurgent Taliban

Michael Semple Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018

In Context

Why Trump’s Pressure Campaign on the Palestinians Will Backfire

The Editors Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018

‘Turkey’s Puppet’: How Erdogan’s Anti-Gulenist Campaign Is Roiling Kosovo

A.J. Naddaff Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018

In Context

Argentina’s Currency Crisis Raises the Political Heat on Macri

The Editors Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018

Spain Is the New Magnet for Europe-Bound Migrants. How Will They Be Received?

Malia Politzer Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

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United States

Should Syria’s War Force the U.S. to Reconsider Its Policy on Chemical Weapons?

Steven Metz Friday, Sept. 21, 2018

Europe

Beyond the Pageantry, the King’s Speech Is a Snapshot of the State of Dutch Politics

Frida Ghitis Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

Middle East & North Africa

Palestinians in the West Bank Respond to Trump’s Pressure With Defiance

Ibrahim Fraihat Friday, Sept. 21, 2018

Asia-Pacific

How Australia’s Constant Leadership Churn Undermines Its Foreign Policy

Joshua Kurlantzick Monday, Sept. 24, 2018

The Americas

Guatemala’s Assault on an Anti-Corruption Commission Evokes the Country’s Dark Past

Sandra Cuffe Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

Africa

Rwanda’s Kagame Releases Opponents, but Warns Them to Stay ‘Humble’

Robbie Corey-Boulet Friday, Sept. 21, 2018

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