Global Affairs
- There are 55 countries in Africa, and but only two have open wars. Even that many nations are not nearly enough to provide each
- There are 55 countries in Africa, and but only two have open wars. Even that many nations are not nearly enough to provide each
- There are 55 countries in Africa, and but only two have open wars. Even that many nations are not nearly enough to provide each
- Donald Trump’s minions may not have told him yet, but last week was not just a temporary setback in his crusade for high tariffs.
- Donald Trump’s minions may not have told him yet, but last week was not just a temporary setback in his crusade for high tariffs.
- Donald Trump’s minions may not have told him yet, but last week was not just a temporary setback in his crusade for high tariffs.
- The number of dead in the Gaza Strip makes clear something very unpleasant is going on—and it can’t be explained away by saying that
- The number of dead in the Gaza Strip makes clear something very unpleasant is going on—and it can’t be explained away by saying that
- The number of dead in the Gaza Strip makes clear something very unpleasant is going on—and it can’t be explained away by saying that
- It’s the United States against the whole world, and America’s only possible great-power ally is Russia.
- It’s the United States against the whole world, and America’s only possible great-power ally is Russia.
- It’s the United States against the whole world, and America’s only possible great-power ally is Russia.
- Several nations are seeking to replace the lost U.S. guarantee of nuclear deterrence with some homegrown equivalent, and the weapons could be available in
- Several nations are seeking to replace the lost U.S. guarantee of nuclear deterrence with some homegrown equivalent, and the weapons could be available in
- Several nations are seeking to replace the lost U.S. guarantee of nuclear deterrence with some homegrown equivalent, and the weapons could be available in
- Under the old nuclear deal, Iran put its nuclear program on hold in return for all the major powers easing sanctions on the country.
- Under the old nuclear deal, Iran put its nuclear program on hold in return for all the major powers easing sanctions on the country.
- Under the old nuclear deal, Iran put its nuclear program on hold in return for all the major powers easing sanctions on the country.
- The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been at war for the past 30 years, and it’s about to get worse.
- The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been at war for the past 30 years, and it’s about to get worse.
- The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been at war for the past 30 years, and it’s about to get worse.
- LONDON, U.K.— Last week there was a vote in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament, that may have changed the course
- LONDON, U.K.— Last week there was a vote in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament, that may have changed the course
- LONDON, U.K.— Last week there was a vote in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament, that may have changed the course
- Rodrigo Duterte finished his single permitted term as Philippines president in 2022, leaving 30,000 police murders in his wake and a popular approval rating
- Rodrigo Duterte finished his single permitted term as Philippines president in 2022, leaving 30,000 police murders in his wake and a popular approval rating
- Rodrigo Duterte finished his single permitted term as Philippines president in 2022, leaving 30,000 police murders in his wake and a popular approval rating
- The war, which has just passed its third anniversary, is as deeply stuck in the mud as the First World War that it so
- The war, which has just passed its third anniversary, is as deeply stuck in the mud as the First World War that it so
- The war, which has just passed its third anniversary, is as deeply stuck in the mud as the First World War that it so
- There are no ‘pro-Assad fighters.’ There are just Alawites defending themselves from other Syrians who want vengeance for crimes committed by the old regime.

- There are no ‘pro-Assad fighters.’ There are just Alawites defending themselves from other Syrians who want vengeance for crimes committed by the old regime.
- There are no ‘pro-Assad fighters.’ There are just Alawites defending themselves from other Syrians who want vengeance for crimes committed by the old regime.

- It’s as bizarre as Britain annexing Ireland or Germany seizing Austria (both of which did happen in the Bad Old Days), but that’s what
- It’s as bizarre as Britain annexing Ireland or Germany seizing Austria (both of which did happen in the Bad Old Days), but that’s what
- It’s as bizarre as Britain annexing Ireland or Germany seizing Austria (both of which did happen in the Bad Old Days), but that’s what
- If NATO's European members decide to build a new alliance free from the whims of a pro-Moscow America, they'll have to figure out how
- If NATO's European members decide to build a new alliance free from the whims of a pro-Moscow America, they'll have to figure out how
- If NATO's European members decide to build a new alliance free from the whims of a pro-Moscow America, they'll have to figure out how
- Donald Trump is probably not going to start a war. Adolf Hitler was the tragedy; Trump is the farce. But even farces can do

- Donald Trump is probably not going to start a war. Adolf Hitler was the tragedy; Trump is the farce. But even farces can do
- Donald Trump is probably not going to start a war. Adolf Hitler was the tragedy; Trump is the farce. But even farces can do

- The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
- The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
- The people seem on the brink of driving the brutal military regime from power. The first thing they should do after is get rid
- Donald Trump is serving the extreme right’s cause well at the moment, but in the longer run he is just likely to sabotage it
- Donald Trump is serving the extreme right’s cause well at the moment, but in the longer run he is just likely to sabotage it
- Donald Trump is serving the extreme right’s cause well at the moment, but in the longer run he is just likely to sabotage it
- The downside to protection rackets is it’s a crowded field, and there are always other rival mobs trying to spoil your play, or cut
- The downside to protection rackets is it’s a crowded field, and there are always other rival mobs trying to spoil your play, or cut
- The downside to protection rackets is it’s a crowded field, and there are always other rival mobs trying to spoil your play, or cut
- Ukraine is unfortunate to have Donald Trump as the self-appointed arbiter of its fate. His servile attitude towards Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests he
- Ukraine is unfortunate to have Donald Trump as the self-appointed arbiter of its fate. His servile attitude towards Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests he
- Ukraine is unfortunate to have Donald Trump as the self-appointed arbiter of its fate. His servile attitude towards Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests he
- United States President Donald Trump demanding to take over Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada, and the Gaza Strip is empire-building of the crudest sort.
- United States President Donald Trump demanding to take over Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada, and the Gaza Strip is empire-building of the crudest sort.
- United States President Donald Trump demanding to take over Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada, and the Gaza Strip is empire-building of the crudest sort.
- The media and most of their customers are ignoring this terrifying warming trend completely because the Tangerine Toddler is having a tantrum.
- The media and most of their customers are ignoring this terrifying warming trend completely because the Tangerine Toddler is having a tantrum.
- The media and most of their customers are ignoring this terrifying warming trend completely because the Tangerine Toddler is having a tantrum.
- When somebody says they are going to hurt you, it’s wise to take precautions.
- When somebody says they are going to hurt you, it’s wise to take precautions.
- When somebody says they are going to hurt you, it’s wise to take precautions.
- There is a genuine possibility that the U.S. Armed Forces (assuming they obey a clearly illegal order) will invade and seize the territory of

- There is a genuine possibility that the U.S. Armed Forces (assuming they obey a clearly illegal order) will invade and seize the territory of
- There is a genuine possibility that the U.S. Armed Forces (assuming they obey a clearly illegal order) will invade and seize the territory of

- Both the United States and Rwanda are signatories of the UN Charter, and promised not to settle their disputes by war. That hasn’t stopped
- Both the United States and Rwanda are signatories of the UN Charter, and promised not to settle their disputes by war. That hasn’t stopped
- Both the United States and Rwanda are signatories of the UN Charter, and promised not to settle their disputes by war. That hasn’t stopped
- Much of the IDF, and even members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s own cabinet expect to go back to war after the first phase
- Much of the IDF, and even members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s own cabinet expect to go back to war after the first phase
- Much of the IDF, and even members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s own cabinet expect to go back to war after the first phase
- Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
- Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
- Is Donald Trump really going to maintain the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil sales when he’s in power? Meanwhile, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet' of second-hand
- In any coup attempt, there's a point at which mere talk crosses the line into irrevocable action, and it's a bright red line.

- In any coup attempt, there's a point at which mere talk crosses the line into irrevocable action, and it's a bright red line.
- In any coup attempt, there's a point at which mere talk crosses the line into irrevocable action, and it's a bright red line.

- Justin Trudeau’s resignation is the delayed consequence of a row with then-deputy Chrystia Freeland over the weak response to Donald Trump's threat to slap

- Justin Trudeau’s resignation is the delayed consequence of a row with then-deputy Chrystia Freeland over the weak response to Donald Trump's threat to slap
- Justin Trudeau’s resignation is the delayed consequence of a row with then-deputy Chrystia Freeland over the weak response to Donald Trump's threat to slap

- The current deal is unlikely to work, and Jokowi’s ability to control the course of the new government (through his son Gibran) will be

- The current deal is unlikely to work, and Jokowi’s ability to control the course of the new government (through his son Gibran) will be
- The current deal is unlikely to work, and Jokowi’s ability to control the course of the new government (through his son Gibran) will be

- This point always arrives in any war that does not achieve instant victory for one side or the other, when frustration and exhaustion begin
- This point always arrives in any war that does not achieve instant victory for one side or the other, when frustration and exhaustion begin
- This point always arrives in any war that does not achieve instant victory for one side or the other, when frustration and exhaustion begin
- Nobody can fix what ails Pakistan without breaking the political and economic power of the army. And nobody can break that.
- Nobody can fix what ails Pakistan without breaking the political and economic power of the army. And nobody can break that.
- Nobody can fix what ails Pakistan without breaking the political and economic power of the army. And nobody can break that.
- The biggest post-9/11 mistake the United States made was to do exactly what the al-Qaeda terrorists wanted it to do.

- The biggest post-9/11 mistake the United States made was to do exactly what the al-Qaeda terrorists wanted it to do.
- The biggest post-9/11 mistake the United States made was to do exactly what the al-Qaeda terrorists wanted it to do.

- The effort to build the international rule of law must continue because even hypocrisy is better than brazen rejoicing in lawlessness and evil.
- The effort to build the international rule of law must continue because even hypocrisy is better than brazen rejoicing in lawlessness and evil.
- The effort to build the international rule of law must continue because even hypocrisy is better than brazen rejoicing in lawlessness and evil.
- The constant journalistic prattle about how everything is going wrong is driven partly by the advancing age of the journalists concerned, and partly by
- The constant journalistic prattle about how everything is going wrong is driven partly by the advancing age of the journalists concerned, and partly by
- The constant journalistic prattle about how everything is going wrong is driven partly by the advancing age of the journalists concerned, and partly by
- Missiles are a really poor way of sending messages to your enemies. Traditional diplomacy is a lot better.
- Missiles are a really poor way of sending messages to your enemies. Traditional diplomacy is a lot better.
- Missiles are a really poor way of sending messages to your enemies. Traditional diplomacy is a lot better.
- The U.S. is no longer the sole superpower, but it is still the flywheel that keeps the whole system ticking over smoothly. Most people
- The U.S. is no longer the sole superpower, but it is still the flywheel that keeps the whole system ticking over smoothly. Most people
- The U.S. is no longer the sole superpower, but it is still the flywheel that keeps the whole system ticking over smoothly. Most people
- Even if the ICJ finds that South Africa has a good case, any action the court takes will be unenforceable if the United States
- Even if the ICJ finds that South Africa has a good case, any action the court takes will be unenforceable if the United States
- Even if the ICJ finds that South Africa has a good case, any action the court takes will be unenforceable if the United States
- If there were a referendum in Taiwan today on declaring independence from China (and Beijing didn’t threaten to invade to stop it), a large
- If there were a referendum in Taiwan today on declaring independence from China (and Beijing didn’t threaten to invade to stop it), a large
- If there were a referendum in Taiwan today on declaring independence from China (and Beijing didn’t threaten to invade to stop it), a large