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A boy parades with the old Ethiopian national flag during a celebration of the eve of Timkat, the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany, in Gondar, Ethiopia, on Jan. 19
A boy parades with the old Ethiopian national flag during a celebration of the eve of Timkat, the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany, in Gondar, Ethiopia, on Jan. 19

Ethiopia’s Amhara Conflict Could Spark Civil War

Simmering grievances and escalating clashes in the region threaten to trigger another humanitarian disaster.

People walk past the Canadian Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 10, 2021.
People walk past the Canadian Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 10, 2021.
A protester sits on a monument in central Kyiv during the Maidan uprising on Feb. 20, 2014.
A protester sits on a monument in central Kyiv during the Maidan uprising on Feb. 20, 2014.

How Deep Does Corruption Run in Ukraine?

Ukraine has made significant progress fighting graft, but its record continues to haunt it.

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton gestures with both hands while he speaks at a panel. Bolton is a man in his 70s wearing a navy blue suit, a striped tie, and wire-framed glasses.
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton gestures with both hands while he speaks at a panel. Bolton is a man in his 70s wearing a navy blue suit, a striped tie, and wire-framed glasses.

John Bolton’s Biggest Fears About Trump 2.0

The Republican gadfly—and former U.S. ambassador and national security advisor—warns that Trump 2.0 will be even worse and more chaotic than the original.

A screengrab shows the Cyrillic type of Ukraine's eRecovery app on a cell phone. An illustration on the site shows a glowing sun with clouds around it.
A screengrab shows the Cyrillic type of Ukraine's eRecovery app on a cell phone. An illustration on the site shows a glowing sun with clouds around it.

Ukrainians Are Using an App to Return Home

The land war may be conventional, but Kyiv’s approach to reconstruction is anything but.

Nigerian musician Rema performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 19, 2023.
Nigerian musician Rema performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 19, 2023.

African Music Goes Global With Universal Deal

An investment in Nigeria’s Mavin label—coupled with interest from China and South Korea— highlights the increasing allure of Africa’s cultural exports.

Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting.
Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting.

Israel Slams U.N. Response to Sexual Assault Report

The discord comes amid new UNRWA clashes with Israel over alleged Hamas ties.

A general view of the opening session of the National People’s Congress in the Great Hall of People in Beijing on March 5.
A general view of the opening session of the National People’s Congress in the Great Hall of People in Beijing on March 5.

Beijing Holds Annual Two Sessions Amid Economic Crisis

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will not take questions from the press, underscoring the fraught moment.

An unhoused man sits outside Argentina’s Ministry of Human Capital during a protest against food scarcity. He carries his belongings in a shopping cart, leaning his arms against it as he watches the proceedings. Behind him, riot police stand in a line, holding their riot shields in front of them.
An unhoused man sits outside Argentina’s Ministry of Human Capital during a protest against food scarcity. He carries his belongings in a shopping cart, leaning his arms against it as he watches the proceedings. Behind him, riot police stand in a line, holding their riot shields in front of them.

Milei’s Austerity Is Devastating Argentina

Shock therapy is pushing more people into poverty. This article has an audio recording

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stands during a press conference with Ukrainian President  in Kiev on July 10, 2017. via Getty Images)
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stands during a press conference with Ukrainian President in Kiev on July 10, 2017. via Getty Images)

NATO Should Not Accept Ukraine—for Ukraine’s Sake

The top five reasons that expanding the Western alliance would make Kyiv even worse off.

British Labour leader Ramsay MacDonald takes part in a tug-of-war match at a Labour Party gathering.
British Labour leader Ramsay MacDonald takes part in a tug-of-war match at a Labour Party gathering.

The Labour Party Is Never Ready for an Election

Britain’s center-left is descending into recriminations ahead of this year’s election—just like it always has.

Pilgrims walk down one of the main roads that lead to the new Ram Mandir
Pilgrims walk down one of the main roads that lead to the new Ram Mandir

How the Ram Mandir Has Transformed India

To some, Modi’s new temple embodies the revival of a Hindu golden age. To others, it symbolizes the waning of a pluralist nation.

Israeli troops raid the al-Amari refugee camp in the West Bank.
Israeli troops raid the al-Amari refugee camp in the West Bank.

Israel Carries Out Overnight Raids in West Bank

A cease-fire deal remains distant as Hamas rejects key Israeli hostage demands until it receives a permanent truce offer.

The Central Bank of Russia in Moscow.
The Central Bank of Russia in Moscow.

Europe Edges Closer to ‘Plan B’ for Using Frozen Russian Money

Leery of seizing all of Russia’s state assets, Europe may opt for a next-best approach that could still provide Ukraine billions of euros a year.

Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta II (left) looks on as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts after receiving traditional Kente cloths at the Emintsimadze Palace in Cape Coast, Ghana, on March 28, 2023.
Chief Osabarima Kwesi Atta II (left) looks on as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts after receiving traditional Kente cloths at the Emintsimadze Palace in Cape Coast, Ghana, on March 28, 2023.

Biden Should Ditch Trump’s Tainted Legacy in Africa

The administration’s policy is too much talk and too little action.

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