World
The United Nations’ Human Rights Problem
Critics say the agency tolerates antisemitism, silences whistleblowers, and looks the other way from egregious human rights abuses.
How Russia Is Both Exacerbating and Benefiting From a Looming Food Crisis
It’s weakening Ukraine with strikes on grain storage and transport facilities while its own exports are having a bumper year.
Michelle Bachelet’s Disgraceful, Demoralizing Trip to China
Plus, how Xi Jinping used the visit to advance his own agenda.
America’s Sins of Omission in the Indo-Pacific
If we don’t pay attention to the Solomon Islands and the Marshall Islands, China will be too happy to step in.
The Woke Taliban That Never Was
The U.S. said international pressure would force the Taliban to change, especially when it came to women’s rights. It was wrong.
Macron’s Next Challenge
He won reelection, but now his party is trying to fending off major competition from far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon in parliamentary elections.
Jordan Has an Iran Problem. Can Israel and Saudi Arabia Unite to Combat It?
The situation also presents an opportunity for the Biden administration.
The Tired Soviet Ideology Behind Russian Propaganda
A top Putin adviser dredges up conspiracies about a cabal of bankers controlling the U.S. and the U.K.
What South Ossetia Can Teach Us About Russian Politics
The Russian proxy inside Georgia has allowed some freedoms in its elections, and that has caused some unwanted surprises.
Pinpointing What Went Wrong in the Collapse of Afghanistan
Two new reports blame U.S. negotiations with the Taliban and misplaced faith in over-the-horizon military operations.
Protests in Iran Are Surging. The Biden Administration Can Help.
U.S. policy can no longer afford to be limited to seeking a new nuclear deal.
Be Wary of Speculation About Putin’s Health
Stories that he is ill may be true. They may be wrong. Or they might be part of a disinformation campaign.
Don’t Let Lukashenko Off the Hook
He’s been Putin's accomplice and enabler, even if he’s now (mildly) criticizing the invasion of Ukraine.
What Will Putin Do With Kherson?
Russian forces captured the city early on, but keeping it requires resources they might prefer to use elsewhere.
Iran Is in Position for a Surprise Nuclear Breakout
No wonder it’s in no rush to renegotiate a nuclear deal.