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.
October 4, 2019
JapanThe United States and Japan have agreed to a trade deal, but critics say the deal isn’t as good as what it replaced.
September 9, 2019
AfghanistanPresident Trump’s announcement to halt peace talks in Afghanistan gives U.S. negotiators a chance to correct three critical mistakes.
July 18, 2019
United StatesIf the Trump administration succeeds in securing citizenship data, the 2020 census could transform the way in which political power is distributed in the United States.
May 14, 2019
South AfricaThe 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…
June 13, 2019
Democratic Republic of CongoAn outbreak in the DRC has spread to neighboring Uganda, and conflict and mistrust of health workers is impeding international efforts to contain the disease.
February 8, 2019
NigeriaThe Giant of Africa’s next president will have to contend with daunting security and economic challenges.
February 14, 2019
RussiaCongress is considering a bill that could punish countries for artificially boosting oil prices. What could that mean for warming ties between Russia and Saudi Arabia?
December 20, 2018
Democratic Republic of CongoA long-awaited election in the Democratic Republic of Congo offers hope for the country’s first democratic transition, but a contested result could incite turmoil.
November 29, 2018
RussiaThe 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.