A quick note on the debate over the use of Russia’s frozen reserves.

As 2023 comes to a close, here are ten Americans we lost this year who made a mark in foreign policy. 

The newest branch of the U.S. military marks its fourth year of service. 

The genital disappearance panic sweeping across Nigeria evokes nagging anxiety over masculinity and male power.   

Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel threatens regional stability and security.

The furor over Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s academic records is less about his person and more about the character of Nigerian society.  

The rest of the world has a big stake in whether China responds to the demand drag from its construction and real estate slump with looser monetary policy or with direct stimulus to households.

Pervasive despondency about democracy in Africa urges the imperative to strengthen democratic institutions and practices.  

AMLO ups spending, favoring the middle class and the military; Uruguay’s financial stability attracts investment—and crime follows; Peru’s democratic backsliding is passing the point of no return.

A peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia could help stabilize the region.