Rocky Rapprochement
Haley Blasts Russia at the UN

In her first public appearance at the Security Council, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley sent a clear message condemning Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.

German Elections
A Threat from Merkel’s Left?

For all the angst about the rise of Germany’s far right, Merkel’s main challenger may come from her left.

Euro Division
Europeans Back Trump’s German Grievances

In taking on the destructive consequences of Germany’s export economy, the Trump Administration has a real point.

Refugee Politics
Trump’s Australia Imbroglio

Trump’s diplomatic blowup with the Australian Prime Minister is a reminder that the politics of refugees can’t be wished away.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Shakeup in South Korea

Ban Ki-moon’s exit from the presidential race leaves a more U.S.-skeptic candidate as the clear frontrunner.

Petrostate Problems
The Paradox of Russian Sanctions Relief

In the short term, a hasty lifting of sanctions could endanger both Russian exporters and the government’s best-laid budget plans.

A Done Deal?
Iran Tests Ballistic Missile (And Trump)

Iran’s latest missile launch could provide an early test of Trump’s credibility on Iran.

The Final Frontier
India vs. China: The Next Space Race?

Is India taking its rivalry with China to the final frontier?

Asia's Game of Thrones
Philippine Brass Contradict Duterte (Again)

After reaffirming the 2014 U.S.-Philippine defense pact, Duterte and the Philippines’ military brass are sending mixed messages again.

Deja Vu
Russia Resurgent in Afghanistan?

Obama leaves office with his “war of necessity” unfinished—and Moscow is stepping in.

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