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June 3, 2024

South Africa
South Africa’s Landmark Elections

As South Africa concludes a set of historic national elections, questions remain on how its democracy will fare in response to a new set of challenges.

People queue to vote in the South African elections, in Cape Town, South Africa on May 29, 2024.

September 24, 2019

Donald Trump
Patriot Games: President Trump Again Puts the “Nation” in United Nations

Though Trump’s tone was solemn and even-keeled, the overall thrust of his UN General Assembly speech was of transactional nationalism, emphasizing the importance of pursuing national interests and co…

U.S. President Donald J. Trump addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, NY on September 24, 2019.

October 16, 2023

Guatemala
Guatemala's Protests Go National, Plus Meddling Ex-Presidents and a Thaw in U.S.-Venezuela Relations

Guatemala’s protest movement goes national; Latin America’s meddlesome ex-presidents; U.S. border crisis and geopolitical turmoil are taking the pressure off Maduro.

Guatemalan demonstrators participate in anti-corruption protest

October 26, 2023

China
Beijing's Message to the National Women's Congress: Gender Equality Is Out, Family and Childbirth Are In

Rhetoric used by Chinese Communist Party officials at this week's National Women's Congress may hint towards a return of traditional gender norms in China.

Attendants carry tea before the opening ceremony of the Twentieth National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.

December 27, 2016

Middle East and North Africa
The United Nations Resolution on Israel

Since the adoption last week the Security Council resolution on Israel, I’ve had my say in The Weekly Standard and The Washington Post condemning the Obama administration’s decision to allow the reso…

August 9, 2023

Demonstrations and Protests
How Women’s National Soccer Teams Are Advocating for Equality

Women’s national soccer teams have engaged in widespread activism to reduce disparities in pay, bonuses, appearance fees, benefits, and working conditions. Still, there is more to be done to achieve …

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - Australia v Denmark - Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia - August 7, 2023 General view of messages displayed on the shirt and captains armband of Australia's Steph Catley

June 20, 2023

Taiwan
Why Is Taiwan Important to the United States?

Taiwan’s fate will have major implications for U.S. security and prosperity. It will also bear on fundamental questions of international order and the future of democracy.

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is seen from an aerial view.