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A man walks past a damaged building in Omdurman, Sudan.
A man walks past a damaged building in Omdurman, Sudan.

Red Sea Rivalries Risk Unraveling the Horn of Africa

If Sudan’s civil war spreads to Ethiopia, it will be a humanitarian and strategic disaster. This article has an audio recording

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participate in the signing ceremony of the Board of Peace in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participate in the signing ceremony of the Board of Peace in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22.

Trump’s Board of Peace Cracks the BRICS Wall

The myth of a global south resisting U.S. hegemony melted away in Davos. This article has an audio recording

A large crowd of people carrying flags and holding signs with faces on them.
A large crowd of people carrying flags and holding signs with faces on them.

The Middle East Has Two New Rival Teams

The competition between Abrahamic and Islamic coalitions is reshaping the region. This article has an audio recording

Members of Vietnam’s honor guard prepare ahead of a welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Hanoi on Jan. 26.
Members of Vietnam’s honor guard prepare ahead of a welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Hanoi on Jan. 26.

Vietnam’s To Lam Stakes His Ascent on Rapid Growth

He has boosted the private sector and fired tens of thousands of civil servants.

Protesters march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 25, following U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the city.
Protesters march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 25, following U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the city.

Minneapolis ICE Shooting Tests Limits of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Protests, legal challenges, and bipartisan backlash are converging on the administration’s tactics.

Dozens of protesters march down a city street beneath a cloudy gray sky, holding signs and waving fists. A man near the front holds up a large printed sign with text that says "La esperanza está en la calle."
Dozens of protesters march down a city street beneath a cloudy gray sky, holding signs and waving fists. A man near the front holds up a large printed sign with text that says "La esperanza está en la calle."

Trump’s Venezuela Coup and Cuba Threats Are Old U.S. Habits

Interfering in Latin American affairs is Washington’s bread and butter. This article has an audio recording

U.S. Border Patrol agents stand guard at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 8.
U.S. Border Patrol agents stand guard at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 8.

Minneapolis Déjà Vu

In its response to protests, the U.S. evokes repressive regimes around the world. This article has an audio recording

Gen. Zhang Youxia, then the vice chair of the Central Military Commission, attends the opening session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing.
Gen. Zhang Youxia, then the vice chair of the Central Military Commission, attends the opening session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing.

As Generals Fall, Xi Jinping’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Is Eating Itself

With childhood friends and top leaders in the firing line, the system is frozen with fear. This article has an audio recording

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talking with officers at a map during his visit to the Donetsk region on October 14, 2019.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talking with officers at a map during his visit to the Donetsk region on October 14, 2019.

Ukraine’s Answer Might Be Kosovo

A peace plan from the Balkans could solve the hardest negotiations with Russia. This article has an audio recording

A girl kneels down and screams out in anguish over the body of a man lying on the pavement in front of her. Other people mill about in confusion nearby and on the grass behind her.
A girl kneels down and screams out in anguish over the body of a man lying on the pavement in front of her. Other people mill about in confusion nearby and on the grass behind her.

What Kent State Taught the Country About State Violence

Renee Good and Alex Pretti’s killings in Minneapolis have brought back memories of government escalation. This article has an audio recording

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Can Europe Resist American Coercion?

Options range from targeted tariffs to selling off U.S. debt—but they’re risky. This article has an audio recording

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Jan. 22.
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Jan. 22.

Territory Still a Deal-Breaker in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Trilateral discussions among Russia, Ukraine, and the United States show little sign of compromise from Moscow.

People walk on a streel past two Soviet tanks manned with soldiers. Buidlings are seen behind them.
People walk on a streel past two Soviet tanks manned with soldiers. Buidlings are seen behind them.

The Soviet Lessons for Trump’s Greenland Gambit

A 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia offers a key to understanding how Trump’s adventurism plays out. This article has an audio recording

Iranian missiles and drones
Iranian missiles and drones

The Israel-Iran Detente Won’t Last

The next round could be bigger and uglier than last year’s 12-day war. This article has an audio recording

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Jan. 17: Trump threatens Europe, the World Economic Forum begins, and China’s demographic slide continues.

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