World
Land of a Rising Military? Japan Considers Dropping Its Official Commitment to Peace
Japan has not had a formal military in seven decades, but emerging threats—including a nuclear-armed North Korea—might be about to change that.
Should Jeremy Corbyn’s Ideas Cross the Atlantic?
The Labour Party defied predictions with its unexpected success in Britain’s June election, and some American liberals are looking to Corbyn for inspiration. But Labour’s path to success may not be the blueprint Democrats should be looking for.
Tunisia: A Success Story?
Tunisia must reckon with the tangled web of corruption and economic troubles that still plague its young democracy.
Spain, Divided: On the Standoff for Catalonia’s Independence
The Politic breaks down the Catalonia crisis in simple English.
From Catherine the Great to Putin: Russia’s Tangled Relationship With Its Muslim Minority
“Despite the recurrence of terrorist attacks, Putin has attempted to restore the delicate balance that once characterized the relationship between Russia and Muslim minority groups.”
Golf Diplomacy: The Rohingya Crisis Challenges ASEAN’s Way
Why isn’t ASEAN taking a role in mediating the Rohingya crisis?
The Ghost of Benazir: Confronting the Legacy of Pakistan’s “Princess”
“To examine Benazir’s life is to acknowledge that she was neither a hero nor a villain.”