December 10, 2019
AlbaniaAs EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia falter, the bloc’s commitment to expansion has come under increasing doubt.
December 5, 2019
UkraineThe summit will feature the highest-profile talks in years on the war between Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists, but the parties will have to bridge major divides to find a permanent end to the c…
November 26, 2019
South KoreaWashington’s request that Seoul pay more for their military alliance has heightened tensions between longtime allies and poses risks for regional security.
November 19, 2019
Israeli-Palestinian ConflictBy announcing that Israeli settlements do not violate international law, the Trump administration continues a pattern of policy shifts that further weakens the prospects for Palestinian statehood.
November 18, 2019
Hong KongIf passed, a new bill would signal U.S. support for the protesters and put pressure on China’s leaders.
November 15, 2019
South AfricaRecent attacks that appeared to target immigrants have underscored South Africa’s struggle to combat violence and limit tensions with the rest of the region.
November 13, 2019
BoliviaElection fraud allegations have prompted President Evo Morales to resign with no clear successor, plunging Bolivia into political uncertainty.
November 7, 2019
TaiwanBeijing is spreading disinformation to influence Taiwan’s election in January, but that doesn’t necessarily mean President Tsai Ing-wen will get voted out.
November 5, 2019
SyriaWith Turkey’s latest military offensive, here’s a rundown of the different forces in the region.
November 1, 2019
ChilePolitical unrest is sweeping Chile, as impatience with inequality grows in what has been one of Latin America’s most prosperous and stable countries.