In Haiti, as Elsewhere, Elections Alone Are Not the Answer
Holding a credible vote is far more complex than simply scheduling it.
How Haiti’s Unelected Leader Lost America’s Blessing
Neighboring Caribbean countries pushed Washington to support a leadership transition in Port-au-Prince.
Anxious World Leaders Descend on Munich
Doubts on Ukraine and growing alarm about a second Trump term are likely to dominate the agenda.
The World’s Biggest Risks for 2024 Are More Than Trump
A sober assessment is needed in a bleak time.
The Pentagon is Trying to Rebuild the Arsenal of Democracy
It’s not just one war or two. How do you fight three at once?
What to Watch in Africa in 2024
Elections in South Africa, Senegal, and Ghana could reshape many of the continent’s long-standing democracies.
The Year Geopolitical Competition Returned to Africa
From Sudan to Mauritania, regional and global powers are jockeying for position on the continent.
Demography Is Destiny in Africa
Rapid population growth is about to hit the countries whose economies and climates are least equipped to handle it.
China Wants to Run Your Internet
The world’s decentralized internet is coming under competition.
BRICS Invites Six New Countries to Join the Bloc
Expansion of the economic alliance furthers its efforts to counter Western dominance.