The United States has reactivated sanctions against Iran that could trigger the collapse of the multilateral Iran nuclear deal.

The United States and Russia are at odds on so many issues that the upcoming summit could convince their two presidents to give up on better relations and accept estrangement.

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

The African National Congress, which has governed since the end of apartheid, won again in May’s national election. But a growing opposition will watch to see whether it can revive the economy and cu…

Neither Iran nor the United States likely wants war, but the possibility of a miscommunication is considerable, risking a dangerous escalation.