Mounting frictions between the two sides appear to be part of China’s efforts to disrupt the ties between South Korea and the United States but could end up drawing the two allies even closer.

Washington’s request that Seoul pay more for their military alliance has heightened tensions between longtime allies and poses risks for regional security.

After nearly a decade in power, Poland’s dominant Law and Justice Party fell short of a new mandate in 2023. A new multi-party coalition government is likely to draw closer to the European Union.

Despite limits to their political and social power, Iranian women are leading protests that could jeopardize the regime.

The vote for South Korea’s next president is taking place in a fractious political environment and is likely to bring a foreign policy neophyte to power.