The conference in Poland will be a major test of the world’s collective political will to fight global warming. Following through on promises made in Paris will not be easy.

The Giant of Africa’s next president will have to contend with daunting security and economic challenges.

February’s presidential election does not inspire confidence in the democratic trajectory of Africa’s most populous country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signature project, the Belt and Road Initiative, got a boost when Italy became the first major European country to join. What was behind Italy’s decision and what might it mean for allies in the United States and the EU?

With another five-year term, President Joko Widodo will possibly revive economic reform efforts and could take a more skeptical view toward China.