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Ethiopia’s Amhara Conflict Could Spark Civil War
Simmering grievances and escalating clashes in the region threaten to trigger another humanitarian disaster.

Canada Needs Real Foreign Intelligence
A muddled approach to espionage has been a disaster.

How Deep Does Corruption Run in Ukraine?
Ukraine has made significant progress fighting graft, but its record continues to haunt it.

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.

Ukrainians Are Using an App to Return Home
The land war may be conventional, but Kyiv’s approach to reconstruction is anything but.

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.

Israel Slams U.N. Response to Sexual Assault Report
The discord comes amid new UNRWA clashes with Israel over alleged Hamas ties.

Beijing Holds Annual Two Sessions Amid Economic Crisis
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will not take questions from the press, underscoring the fraught moment.

Milei’s Austerity Is Devastating Argentina
Shock therapy is pushing more people into poverty.

NATO Should Not Accept Ukraine—for Ukraine’s Sake
The top five reasons that expanding the Western alliance would make Kyiv even worse off.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Biden Should Ditch Trump’s Tainted Legacy in Africa
The administration’s policy is too much talk and too little action.