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The U. S. administration is seeking to form a trade bloc with countries that it has otherwise scorned.

In an illiberal world, the Turkish opposition can no longer convince voters that democracy alone is a source of strength.

Venezuela offers a potential diplomatic model for Washington and Tehran.

Kyiv accuses Moscow of using a temporary halt in strikes to stockpile weapons.

The new U. S. ambassador in New Delhi may have played an instrumental role in this week’s trade agreement.

How African nations fit into the Trump administration’s plans to combat China.

Mohammed Ibrahim is one of hundreds of Palestinian children who report physical abuse in Israeli detention.

Western sanctions helped kill Iranians’ earlier hopes of their country’s transformation from within.

Why the ASEAN chair is pushing for a code of conduct with China.

What does Mark Rutte think he’s doing?

Trump does not want spheres of influence. He wants it all.

Prioritizing GDP-based targets doesn’t necessarily strengthen military capabilities, as Italy shows.

Once sacrosanct, the enormous aid package is now in doubt.

Latin American conservatives love to lavish praise upon the U. S. president. But doing so could undermine the region’s long-term interests.