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The Coming Fight for the Dalai Lama’s Soul
The Coming Fight for the Dalai Lama’s Soul
Beijing’s Buddhist diplomacy depends on controlling the Tibetan leader’s next reincarnation
Foreign Policy
Jan 29, 2019
From Blackwater to Batteries
From Blackwater to Batteries
Erik Prince has moved beyond mercenary armies. His next project is mining minerals in Congo and Afghanistan to help power electric cars…
Foreign Policy
Jan 28, 2019
Super-Patriotic Anime Youth Wars!
Super-Patriotic Anime Youth Wars!
Can the mighty Communist Party win the hearts of China’s youth, or will the 2D world lure them into Japan’s clutches?
Foreign Policy
Jan 25, 2019
Inside the Strange Bubble World of Davos
Inside the Strange Bubble World of Davos
Scenes from Switzerland’s annual gathering of the rich and clueless
Foreign Policy
Jan 24, 2019
Can State’s New Cyber Bureau Hack It?
Can State’s New Cyber Bureau Hack It?
The U.S. State Department is working to stand up a new cybersecurity bureau, but it’s hobbled by debates with lawmakers on its purpose and…
Foreign Policy
Jan 23, 2019
Surveillance Is a Tech Problem, but It Requires a Policy Solution
Surveillance Is a Tech Problem, but It Requires a Policy Solution
Apple’s former security chief explains why he took a job with the ACLU
Foreign Policy
Jan 22, 2019
Defenders of Human Rights Are Making a Comeback
Defenders of Human Rights Are Making a Comeback
With larger powers in retreat, small countries and civil society groups have stepped up — and they have won some significant victories
Foreign Policy
Jan 18, 2019
There’s Officially Nobody in Charge of Britain
There’s Officially Nobody in Charge of Britain
The United Kingdom is facing a generational crisis and adults are nowhere to be found in Parliament
Foreign Policy
Jan 17, 2019
Ebola Has Gotten So Bad, It’s Normal
Ebola Has Gotten So Bad, It’s Normal
Africa isn’t just dealing with an outbreak anymore — and that’s bad news for everyone
Foreign Policy
Jan 16, 2019
Give Peace With North Korea a Chance, but Remember Plan B
Give Peace With North Korea a Chance, but Remember Plan B
Diplomacy is working — for now
Foreign Policy
Jan 15, 2019
Chinese Censors Really Don’t Want You to Watch These Sex Ed Videos
Chinese Censors Really Don’t Want You to Watch These Sex Ed Videos
Educator Chang Mengran is trying to teach Chinese women about their own bodies
Foreign Policy
Jan 14, 2019
China’s #MeToo Activists Have Transformed a Generation
China’s #MeToo Activists Have Transformed a Generation
A small group of feminists has shifted attitudes — and prompted harsh pushback
Foreign Policy
Jan 11, 2019
In Nepal, Tradition Is Killing Women
In Nepal, Tradition Is Killing Women
The Hindu practice of chhaupadi is dangerous and deadly, but legislation is not enough to stop it
Foreign Policy
Jan 10, 2019
A New Cold War Has Begun
A New Cold War Has Begun
The United States and China will be locked in a contest for decades. But Washington can win if it stays more patient than Beijing.
Foreign Policy
Jan 9, 2019
Welcome to Congress. Here’s How to Run the World.
Welcome to Congress. Here’s How to Run the World.
A crash course in international affairs for Washington’s newest arrivals
Foreign Policy
Jan 8, 2019
Brazil Was a Global Leader on Climate Change. Now It’s a Threat.
Brazil Was a Global Leader on Climate Change. Now It’s a Threat.
Jair Bolsonaro’s government could roll back decades of progress on clean energy and reducing deforestation
Foreign Policy
Jan 7, 2019
Press ‘A’ to Study Harder
Press ‘A’ to Study Harder
A new video game captures the anxiety of Chinese parenting
Foreign Policy
Jan 4, 2019
The Small War That Wasn’t
The Small War That Wasn’t
Why the Kosovo conflict still matters today
Foreign Policy
Jan 3, 2019
The New Face of Terrorism in 2019
The New Face of Terrorism in 2019
Forget the Middle East — it’s time to prepare for attacks from the former Soviet Union
Foreign Policy
Jan 2, 2019
The Rise and Fall of China’s Cycling Empires
The Rise and Fall of China’s Cycling Empires
China’s bike-sharing firms were supposed to be the next big thing. What happened?
Foreign Policy
Jan 1, 2019
Can Silicon Valley Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Pentagon?
Can Silicon Valley Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Pentagon?
Palmer Luckey, the 26-year-old founder of Oculus VR, is leading the charge to get tech companies and the Defense Department on the same…
Foreign Policy
Dec 31, 2018
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