Don’t write off democracy in Africa just yet
By Howard W. French The 1980s are usually recalled as a decade of one-party rule in Africa, and beyond that,…
US vs Russia: When redlines fail
Biden and Putin meet in Geneva, June 2021 Guo Chen Xinhua / eyevine / Redux
US vs China: Taiwan can’t wait
Taiwanese warplanes flying over Taipei, October 10, 2021 Ann Wang/Reuters
Saudi Arabia is ratcheting up the Middle East’s Arms Race
A Saudi soldier takes part in a military parade January 15, 2005 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. ABID KATIB/GETTY IMAGES
After 14 years, France takes over presidency of European Union
Ngozi James For the first time in 14 years, France has taken over the Presidency of the Council of the…