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March 25, 2022
United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II Is the Monarch of Fifteen Countries. What Does That Mean?
Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch of fourteen countries in addition to the United Kingdom. Barbados’s transition to a republic has revived debate over the future of the Crown.
February 22, 2022
Russia
Russia’s Energy Role in Europe: What’s at Stake With the Ukraine Crisis
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has brought European dependence on Russian energy into sharp relief and set off a scramble for alternatives.
September 9, 2022
United Kingdom
What Will King Charles III Mean for the British Monarchy Overseas?
The succession from Queen Elizabeth II to Charles could accelerate anti-monarchy movements in countries where the Crown is still head of state.
January 13, 2021
Transition 2021
After Trump: What Will Biden Do on Trade?
President Trump disrupted U.S. trade policy in the name of better deals. President-Elect Biden proposes a combination of stronger domestic investment and better coordination with allies.
September 28, 2021
Afghanistan War
Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam: How the U.S. Has Resettled Its Wartime Allies
The United States has granted tens of thousands of special visas to Afghans who aided U.S. forces, but many others are still waiting. How does this compare with previous efforts?
October 19, 2020
Election 2020
How Will U.S. Elections Be Judged by Other Democracies?
The 2020 U.S. election is threatened by pandemic-related disruptions as well as long-standing weaknesses that could undermine its legitimacy. How will international election observers judge the proce…
December 19, 2019
Taiwan
Taiwan’s Presidential Election: What to Know
The result of the 2020 election could shape Taiwan’s relationships with China and with the United States for years to come.
October 23, 2018
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
NATO’s Trident Juncture Exercises: What to Know
The military exercises in and around Norway are a significant test of NATO’s collective defenses at a time of rising geopolitical tensions.
May 17, 2019
European Union
Why the European Parliament Elections Matter
Populist parties are looking to make big gains in European Parliament elections. That could disrupt EU policy on issues from trade to migration.
October 18, 2018
Italy
Does Italy Threaten a New European Debt Crisis?
Italy’s populist government has relished defying the European Union, and its latest showdown with Brussels could threaten the continent’s fragile recovery—and the global economy.
