The Probability of China Initiating a War
The likelihood of China starting a war, particularly with the United States, is a major concern in international affairs. If China were to use military force against Taiwan or another…
The Impact of the World’s Response on a Global Scale
South Africa’s decision to bring a genocide case against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has brought discussions of the issue into a global spotlight, something “virtually verboten…
Ukrainian President Zelensky considers firing top general Zaluzhny
Foreign Policy’s SitRep will be sending a newsletter with news from the Munich Security Conference. Ukraine’s top general, Valery Zaluzhny, may be fired soon. There are disagreements between Zaluzhny and…
United States Responds with Targeted Attacks on Iran-linked Sites in Iraq and Syria
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the United States launching strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria, the International Court of Justice accepting jurisdiction over Ukraine’s…
Controversy Erupts as Court Ruling on Machado Sparks Opposition Reaction
Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief is back with some key updates this week. A court in Venezuela ruled against a popular presidential candidate, Kenya’s president plans to send police to…
Orbán’s decision to approve $54 billion EU aid deal for Ukraine signals a shift in Hungary’s stance
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re discussing the European Union aid package for Ukraine, U.S. sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and revelations of a U.S. spying…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan Receives a 14-Year Prison Sentence
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at another prison sentence for former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, espionage accusations against Brazil’s deputy intelligence chief, and a Russia-Ukraine prisoner…
Pakistan’s Borders with Iran and Afghanistan Experience Escalating Tensions
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. This week’s highlights include Pakistan dealing with militant threats along its borders with Iran and Afghanistan, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan receiving…
Property Giant Evergrande Ordered by Court to Liquidate Assets
The China Brief this week discusses the impending liquidation of the China Evergrande Group, the announcement of a new national security law in Hong Kong, and the ongoing purge within…
Algeria Calls on U.N. to Ensure Enforcement of ICJ Ruling on Gaza
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. Highlights from this week include a recent troop deployment from Russia to Burkina Faso, a block on a planned police deployment in Haiti by…