Foreign policy
Henry Kissinger leaves lasting — and controversial — foreign policy legacy
Few American statesmen have been as celebrated and as hated as Henry Kissinger, described as a “key architect of US foreign policy.” He died on Wednesday at the age of 100.
The Palestinian political system needs to be rebuilt on ‘national consensus,’ says political activist
A timeline of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
VIDEO: The environmental impact of the war in Ukraine
‘Open lines of communication’ are crucial to improving relations with Beijing, Amb Nicholas Burns says
Indian billionaire businessman Gautam Adani faces scrutiny
Indian businessman Gautam Adani is one of the world's wealthiest people. Now, his methods for acquiring the enormous wealth and close ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are being investigated by India's Supreme Court.
Where does Brazil stand with the war in Ukraine?
Over the last week, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva courted controversy with his remarks on the conflict in Ukraine, causing tensions between Brazil and the US.
Winning the peace
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into the history of Ukraine's fight for independence — through peacekeeping.
States at dawn: Part I
Critical State, a foreign policy newsletter by Inkstick Media, takes a deep dive this week into the pre-history of international relations.
Former Taiwanese president makes historic visit to China
As the former president heads to China, Taiwan's current president, Tsai Ing-Wen, is heading to the Americas this week. The diplomatic trips come as voters prepare for this year’s presidential campaigns.
Young Iraqis reflect on the US-led invasion, its aftermath and their hopes for the future
Monday marks 20 years since the start of “Operation Iraqi Freedom," the US-led invasion of Iraq that toppled the president, Saddam Hussein, and aimed to spread democracy in the country. Two decades later, Iraqis who've lived through these turbulent and violent years share their thoughts about the war's impact on their lives, about how they view the US now and about their hopes and concerns for the future of Iraq.
Iraq’s revived art scene is helping to heal the country’s wounds
Years of war and violence have interrupted and undermined Iraq’s music scene, with many musicians fleeing the country. But the current relative stability has created a space for its revival.
Iraqi author Ghaith Abdul-Ahad on the 'unbuilding' of Baghdad
Iraqi author Ghaith Abdul-Ahad has a new book called, "A Stranger in Your Own City: Travels in the Middle East’s Long War." It's an ode to a city shattered by war. Abdul-Ahad speaks with The World’s Marco Werman about his childhood home, the cycle of sectarian violence set in motion by the US-led invasion in 2003 and what might lie ahead for the centuries-old, cosmopolitan city.
Georgia faces a rocky road to EU membership
Georgia was once considered a favorite among countries seeking EU membership. But in recent years, the country’s majority Georgian Dream party has faced accusations of failing to improve the judiciary, protecting LGBTQ rights and of decreasing press freedoms.
Athletes in Ukraine strive for Olympic gold
As Ukrainian athletes train for the Summer Olympics next year in Paris, it is unclear whether or not Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in the Games.