By Van Jackson New Zealand may appear to be a paradise in the Pacific, but it is afflicted by many of the problems facing other liberal democracies, such as a rising suicide rate and deep socioeco…

Two recent items discuss China’s involvement in different regions of the developing world. On her blog, CFR senior fellow Shannon O’Neil evaluates Chinese trade with, investment in, and loans to Lati…

Developments in conflicts across the world that you might have missed this week.

Snow- and Middle East–themed reading for this weekend's winter storm.

TWE’s annual essay about the United States’ commanders-in-chief.