The Giant Awakes: America Begins to Reclaim Top Spot
The superpower is striking back against Chinese and Russian challenges to its international system.
Analysis
Battles and Breaks
The West needs to provide stronger incentives for the creation of strong institutions in Russia’s neighborhood.
Kerry Visit Underscores Uzbekistan’s Pivotal Role
As America draws down in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan is likely to start playing a bigger role in Central Asia.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Divides to Conquer
To win an election, Turkey’s leader has stretched communal relations almost to the breaking point.
Argentina’s Right Gets Close to Unseating Peronists
For the first time in decades, a conservative may be elected president of Argentina.
After Lousy Debate, Time for Bush to Worry
Jeb Bush keeps failing to impress voters. That worries party actors who are looking for a candidate.
Freedom Caucus Only One of Republicans’ Problems
The Republican Party as a whole has become more right-wing and less willing to compromise.
Iran Invited to Syria Talks for First Time
Arab and Western opponents of Bashar Assad recognize that his main ally can no longer be excluded.
Spain’s Rajoy Bets on Growing Economy, Calls Elections
The Spanish leader hopes an improving economy will give his party a fighting chance in the election.
Ethnic Serbs Undermine Bosnia Power Sharing
In seeking further autonomy, the Serbs in Bosnia could violate the Dayton Agreement.
The How-To Guide to Modern Propaganda
Or, how the Russians get kudos for bombing Syria while the Americans get trashed.
Republicans Miss the Point on Benghazi
The real scandal is that America involved itself in another country’s war and left it worse off.
Tax Credits Debate Could Spark British Constitutional Crisis
The ruling Conservatives accuse opposition parties of abusing their majority in the House of Lords.
Polish Conservative Win Boon to Britain’s Cameron
Like the British, Poland’s conservatives are Euroskeptic. But there are some disagreements.
While Fighting Islamists, Iraq’s Kurds Succumb to Rivalries
Decades-old rivalries resurface in the north of Iraq.