A historic dry spell has severely affected Cape Town's water supply, and global climate patterns suggest that other cities may face the same fate.

The U.S. military is prepared for a number of contingencies with regard to North Korea, but the best path forward is diplomacy aimed at denuclearization.

While sports may temporarily transcend divisions in society, events like the Olympics rarely serve to advance countries’ diplomatic aims.

The past year saw the ongoing historic displacement of millions from conflict and persecution, and a weak response from the world’s richest nations to address the problems.

Averting famine will require Saudi Arabia to permit the resumption of commercial shipping of food and fuel to the besieged country.