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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 25, 2019
Ukraine
Why Ukraine Might Make a TV Actor Its President
Ukraine’s presidential campaign—the first since the upheavals of 2014—is drawing to a close, and the most improbable of candidates has taken the lead. Could he really become the country’s next presid…
August 23, 2018
United States
The Debate Over U.S. Security Clearances: What to Know
President Trump’s revocation of a former CIA director's security clearance has stirred up a debate about access to government secrets, free speech, and democratic norms.
May 24, 2019
India
Modi’s Thumping Mandate—but for What?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party resoundingly won the general election following a divisive campaign, but it is not yet clear how the results should be interpreted.
September 16, 2021
Myanmar
Myanmar Is a Failing State—and Could Be a Danger to Its Neighbors
Since the Myanmar military seized power in February, it has overseen economic collapse, mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic, murdered hundreds of people, and set the stage for the state to fail.
November 7, 2018
Brazil
Brazil’s Economy Under Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro has vowed to overhaul Brazil’s economy and align the country more closely with the United States, with uncertain implications for its relations with China.
