President Biden wants to modernize the federal student loan system. The U.S. Postal Service and Affordable Care Act can show him how.

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Joe Biden doesn’t want one of America’s closest allies to buy a once iconic American company.

The relationship between a Nigerian pastor on death row and his congregation offers a timely glimpse into the nature of devotion and social obedience across African Pentecostal churches. 

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This Week: Israel’s war against Hamas is creating policy and political dilemmas for President Biden.

Judicial reforms look to erode—not consolidate—democracy; Peruvian guns fuel Ecuador’s violence; and Arévalo delivers a technocratic, centrist cabinet

U.S. withdraws digital trade proposals; EU lawmakers make progress on AI Act; Weibo says users with large following must use real name; Okta compromised by threat actors; U.S. states sue Meta.

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.

The successful pursuit of the 2030 Busan Expo bid could significantly bolster South Korea’s global ambitions. Regardless of the outcome, Seoul must continue to rejuvenate Busan’s regional economy.

Governor of Tokyo Koike Yuriko shares her thoughts on gender equality issues in Japan and how local government policy can make a difference.