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…
Hamas Contemplates Six-Week Truce, Exchange Proposal for Hostages and Prisoners
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a proposed cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s 10-year prison sentence, and joint U.S.-China counter-narcotrafficking…
Rising Diplomatic Relations Between Iran and Pakistan Amid U.S. Dispute Over Jordan Drone Strike
World Brief discusses recent events in Iran, Pakistan, Israel, China, and the United States. Iran has agreed to improve security cooperation with Pakistan after a recent deadly airstrike that resulted…
Global Implications: The Significance for China, the U.S., and Other Major Players
Since Lai Ching-te was elected president of Taiwan on Jan. 13, foreign-policy analysts have been vigorously debating the implications of the election on geopolitics. Lai, like Taiwan’s current president, rejects…
International Court of Justice mandates Israel to halt genocide in Gaza without calling for a cease-fire
World Brief is back, and we are discussing significant global news, including the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Israel’s genocide case, Kenya’s high court rejecting police deployment to Haiti,…
Lula Introduces Innovative Industrial Policy for Brazil
Welcome back to the Latin America Brief, where we highlight Brazil’s new industrial policy, the Dominican Republic’s trial of a four-day workweek, and international controversy at a music festival in…