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Xi Jinping Is Prioritizing Political Survival Over Economic Prosperity
China is missing out on growth because the Communist Party comes first.
AMLO Was No Isolationist
The outgoing Mexican president recast historical leader Benito Juárez’s foreign policy for the modern world.
What Is South Africa’s Foreign Policy?
Pretoria says Israel is committing a genocide but is more equivocal about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola explains why.
Why Europe Is Losing the Tech Race
And what the European Union could do to catch up.
The United Nations Is Still the Biggest Platform for Global Cooperation
Despite its failure to stop wars, the U.N. has made progress on issues from disease eradication to climate change.
Russia’s Secret Drone Project in China
Beijing said it had no knowledge of the reported deal to produce long-range attack drones in the country.
Sri Lanka’s Next President May Face Uphill Battle
Change candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake will have to win over three key groups to succeed.
The U.S. Has a Better Offer for Africa Than Debt
Washington can’t outcompete Beijing-backed banks.
Europe Is Far From Trump-Proofed
A divided continent is still fatally dependent on Washington.
Biden’s High-Wire Balancing Act on Chinese Tech
A new rule would effectively ban Chinese cars from the United States. Some experts worry about the costs of the sweeping approach.
Can the United Nations Still Be Effective?
War tends to stymie the international body, but smaller technical agencies still play a crucial role in running the world.
Starmerism Is Crashing Against Reality
Britain’s prime minister has a lifelong theory of reform that may not fit current needs.
Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions Mount
Disagreements over peacekeepers and an arms delivery to breakaway Puntland have increased.
Don’t Let Germany Go Back to Its Old Russia Tricks
How Washington can make sure that Berlin’s Gazprom era is over.
Biden’s UNGA Goodbye
The outgoing U.S. president had little to offer on Ukraine and Gaza.

