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Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji enjoys an ice cake to celebrate his third birthday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington.
Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji enjoys an ice cake to celebrate his third birthday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington.

The Panda Party’s Almost Over

Three of Washington’s most beloved residents are heading back home, ending an era amid frostiness in U.S.-China relations.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy attends a meeting in France.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy attends a meeting in France.

The Rule of Law Strikes Back

This week showed that world leaders aren’t immune to legal accountability.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks at a podium during a joint press conference. Next to him, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stands behind his own podium and frowns as he watches Fidan. A marble wall is visible behind the men, and the flags of Iraq and Turkey stand in front of it.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks at a podium during a joint press conference. Next to him, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stands behind his own podium and frowns as he watches Fidan. A marble wall is visible behind the men, and the flags of Iraq and Turkey stand in front of it.

Turkey’s Halt on Iraqi Oil Exports Is Shaking Up Global Markets

A diplomatic deadlock over a 50-year-old pipeline agreement is wreaking havoc in the region—and beyond.

Olaf Scholz waits for the start of a TV interview ahead of the upcoming 2021 federal elections in Berlin on August 15, 2021.
Olaf Scholz waits for the start of a TV interview ahead of the upcoming 2021 federal elections in Berlin on August 15, 2021.

Welcome to the West’s Olaf Scholz Era

Germany’s chancellor represents—for better or worse—the future of progressive politics.

Supporters of Niger's coup hold Russian and Chinese flags as they gather in Niamey on Aug. 20.
Supporters of Niger's coup hold Russian and Chinese flags as they gather in Niamey on Aug. 20.

Russia Doesn’t Want a War in Niger

Moscow relishes being a player in Africa, but committing to another foreign war wouldn’t serve its interests.

A Russian soldier patrols the Mariupol drama theater, bombed by Russia when it housed civilian refugees, in Mariupol, Ukraine, on April 12, 2022.
A Russian soldier patrols the Mariupol drama theater, bombed by Russia when it housed civilian refugees, in Mariupol, Ukraine, on April 12, 2022.

Why We Should Not Bet on a Peaceful Russia

The idea that a deal with Moscow will bring peace in Ukraine is based on very flimsy assumptions.

Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo celebrates the results of the presidential runoff election in Guatemala City.
Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo celebrates the results of the presidential runoff election in Guatemala City.
Chinese policemen surf the Internet at a computer fair in Beijing, 21 August 2000.
Chinese policemen surf the Internet at a computer fair in Beijing, 21 August 2000.

China Wants to Run Your Internet

The world’s decentralized internet is coming under competition.

BRICS leaders pose for a group photo at the summit in Johannesburg.
BRICS leaders pose for a group photo at the summit in Johannesburg.

BRICS Invites Six New Countries to Join the Bloc

Expansion of the economic alliance furthers its efforts to counter Western dominance.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki speaks at a podium with her finger pointed at fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who stands at the adjacent podium and waves a hand in Haley's direction as he speaks.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki speaks at a podium with her finger pointed at fellow candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who stands at the adjacent podium and waves a hand in Haley's direction as he speaks.

The GOP’s Debate on Ukraine Takes Center Stage

Even without Trump in the room, the Republican Party’s biggest foreign-policy fight is over Ukraine.

Then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a business leader breakfast at the St. Regis Beijing hotel in Beijing on Dec. 5, 2013.
Then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a business leader breakfast at the St. Regis Beijing hotel in Beijing on Dec. 5, 2013.

Biden Puts U.S.-China Science Partnership on Life Support

The collapse of a landmark agreement would deal another blow to already fraught U.S.-China research collaborations.

A flag displays the Wagner Group logo, which features a grinning skull with red accents under the words "PMC Wagner Group"
A flag displays the Wagner Group logo, which features a grinning skull with red accents under the words "PMC Wagner Group"

Wagner’s Brand Was Built on Extreme Violence

In death, Yevgeny Prigozhin got a taste of his own messaging medicine.

A member of the private mercenary Wagner Group pays tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin after his plane crashed at the makeshift memorial in front of the Wagner office in Novosibirsk, Russia.
A member of the private mercenary Wagner Group pays tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin after his plane crashed at the makeshift memorial in front of the Wagner office in Novosibirsk, Russia.

What’s Next for the Wagner Group?

The infamous Russian mercenary group finds itself without a leader, but still with a mission.

A Wagner fighter pays tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin at a makeshift memorial in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
A Wagner fighter pays tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin at a makeshift memorial in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

A Dead Prigozhin Won’t Stop Tales of a Weak Putin

Interpretations of the Wagner saga are more imaginative than analytical. This article has an audio recording

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (L), U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) arrive for a joint news conference following three-way talks at Camp David in Maryland.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (L), U.S. President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) arrive for a joint news conference following three-way talks at Camp David in Maryland.
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