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Kenya’s Paradoxical ElectionsKenya’s next president will have to win more than just votes to gain legitimacy.
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The Perils of the Midterms: For Both Parties, and for the United States’ Political FutureRepublicans and Democrats are at risk of taking the wrong messages from November, putting U.S. politics in an even worse place
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Russia Tries Journalist, China Celebrates Its Army, UN Meets on Nuclear Weapons, and MoreA Moscow court considers the case of Marina Ovsyannikova, a Russian reporter who protested the invasion of Ukraine; China celebrates the ninety-fifth anniversary of its People’s Liberation Army amid growing tensions with the United States; and UN member states meet in New York to discuss the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons.
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Will Economic Collapse Precede Political Transition in Nigeria?Nigeria is staring down the barrel of financial bankruptcy.
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Pope Francis Goes to Canada, Petition for Same-Sex Marriage in Ukraine, Pivotal Tunisian Referendum, and MorePope Francis travels to Canada seeking forgiveness from Indigenous communities for Catholic Church abuses; President Volodymyr Zelensky must respond to a petition for same-sex marriage in Ukraine; and President Kais Saied hopes to ratify a controversial new constitution in Tunisia.
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A Midterm Election UpdateThree and a half months out from the November elections, Democrats’ prospects have gotten darker.
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The Future of Cybersecurity, With Jami Miscik and Adam SegalJami Miscik and Adam Segal, co-chair and director of the CFR-sponsored Independent Task Force on Cybersecurity, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the fragmentation of the internet, cybercrime and cyber espionage, and the future of U.S. cyberspace policy.
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Where Will American History Go Next?It is only natural to look for historical patterns and seek guidance from the past. But it turns out that not only is the past itself in dispute, the whole notion of historical patterns is a mirage.
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A Gathering Dis-OBI-dienceThe proverbial “Third Force” in Nigerian politics is finally making itself heard, but its chances of causing an upset are slim.
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Fourth of July Trivia QuizThe twelfth annual Independence Day trivia quiz from The Water’s Edge.
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Pro-Democracy Movement Persists in SudanSudan's June 30 demonstrations reflect citizens' desire for civilian control of the state, and the junta's discomfort with expressions of popular will. The international actors involved with Sudan should take note.
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January 6 Hearings, Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover, and MoreThe January 6 committee hearings generate new interest, Hong Kong observes the twenty-fifth anniversary of its handover to China, and migrant smuggling gets new scrutiny after dozens were found dead inside a truck in Texas.
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Turkey’s Growing Foreign Policy AmbitionsTurkey’s geography and membership in NATO have long given the country an influential voice in foreign policy, but the assertive policies of President Erdogan have complicated its role.