Mavin Label’s Universal Music Deal Propels Afrobeats and Amapiano to Global Heights
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The significant events this week include the assassination of Chad’s opposition leader, the unveiling of a controversial Chinese-built stadium in Kenya, and the imposition…
Israel Criticizes U.N. Chief’s Handling of October 7 Sexual Assault Report
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re focusing on Israeli disputes with the United Nations, Chinese maritime confrontations with the Philippines, and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian vessels. Sign up…
Israeli Forces Conducted Nighttime Operation in Ramallah Region of the West Bank
Welcome to World Brief! Today we’re discussing Israeli military operations in the West Bank, Germany accusing Russia of leaking military intelligence, and abortion protections in France. Israel recently conducted a…
European and Indian Agriculture: A Tale of Turmoil
From Europe to India, farmers have taken to the streets in recent months to protest agricultural policies. First, demonstrations erupted across Europe, with farmers forming blockades, dumping manure in cities,…
Putin Ignores Cry for Help from Breakaway Transnistria
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s SitRep! Jack here, in charge on leap day as Robbie remains in India. Here’s a rundown of the day’s news: Another breakaway pro-Russian region seeks…
Haiti and Kenya Give Green Light for Joint Police Operation to Tackle Gang Violence
Welcome to World Brief, where we’re discussing a Kenyan-led police force heading to Haiti, Iran’s legislative elections with expected low turnout, and the funeral of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny. Get…
Petro’s Path to Prominence: Leading Colombia on Climate Action and Fossil Fuel Transition
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Oil-rich Colombia hones its climate diplomacy, the conservative leaders of Argentina and El Salvador charm U.S. audiences at…
Putin’s Warning: Deploy Troops to Ukraine, Face Nuclear War, Russia Warns NATO Members
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Russia’s explicit nuclear threat against NATO, deadly chaos at a food distribution site in Gaza, and a U.S. investigation into Chinese…
Planning for Warfare with Russia at SHAPE: NATO’s New Command Center
MONS, Belgium—In the summer of 2022, as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine approached its 6-month mark, NATO officials were increasingly concerned about the possibility of a large-scale conflict…
Israelis March for Four Days Demanding Release of Hostage – Foreign Policy
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Israeli frustration over slow hostage negotiations, mass protests in Greece, and Guinea’s newly appointed prime minister. Welcome back to World Brief,…