Western culture
The Naked Truth

When Rome agreed to cover nude statues for Rouhani’s visit, they were doing more than just hiding private parts.

Europe's Paper Militaries
NATO Spending Still Shrinking

Why let a few wars get in the way of savings?

Blue Model Pentagon
Fighting While Blind

Navy intel chief hasn’t been allowed to see classified info for 2 years.

detente?
Why Sudan Is Suddenly Playing Nice

From South Sudan to Israel, the al-Bashir regime is suddenly placating old enemies. Here’s why.

vicious virus
Zika Virus a Crisis for the Caribbean

Virus that may cause birth defects may hit tourism at the worst time—and increase immigration to the U.S.

Elections 2016
Kurds to Hold Independence Referendum

Possible scramble to get referendum done before next POTUS elected.

The World on Fire
“The Power” Is Disbanded in Algeria

It’s not every day that one of the world’s nastiest intelligence services is forced to close.

Nigerian Woes
Noose Tightens in Nigeria

Government economic policies drive multiethnic state closer to the brink.

The European Immigration Crisis
Anywhere But France, Please

Refugees brave winter cold rather than accept French hospitality. Here’s why.

Trouble in Central Asia
13,000 Beards Shaved in Tajikistan to Fight Radicalism

Forced shavings just one of the measures police are resorting to.

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