SPD’s Russia Problem Threatens Germany’s Governing Coalition
The incumbent Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered a disastrous result in Germany’s February election. Chancellor Olaf Scholz was…
South Africa Faces a Diplomatic Tightrope
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: South Africa treads a fine diplomatic line after…
Where Does the Political Transition Stand?
The fall of Syria’s Assad dynasty last December brought a glimmer of hope to a country mired in…
What Was Elon Musk Trying to Achieve With DOGE?
As Elon Musk begins to step back from his work with the Trump administration, analysts are engaging in…
What Was Elon Musk Trying to Achieve With DOGE?
As Elon Musk begins to step back from his work with the Trump administration, analysts are engaging in…
Putin’s 25 Years in Power: How He Transformed Russia
When Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for his first term on May 7, 2000, few analysts…
Europe Pressures U.S. Over Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at trans-Atlantic engagement on the Russia-Ukraine war, an all-out paramilitary…
Greenland Accuses U.S. of ‘Provocation’ Ahead of Upcoming Visit
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at an upcoming U.S. trip to Greenland, Russia and Ukraine…
Geopolitical Island Flash Points, From Taiwan to Greenland
Greenland, the world’s largest island, has been in the news a lot lately amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Europe Defies Putin’s Demands, Commits Greater Defense Support for Ukraine
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at European defense commitments for Ukraine, Israel and Hamas renewing…