When a world leader orders an attack on another nation is that just crazy? Maybe we should take a closer look at the thinking behind consequential decisions. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in...
The United States was born on 4 July 1776. Now half-way into its third century, some are beginning to wonder how well it has aged. The image of Uncle Sam tells you to celebrate his birthday or else. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively...
When a powerful leader won’t give his elected counterparts their due, it pays to pull out the pageantry. King Charles III of Great Britain and U.S. President Donald Trump at a state dinner at the White House, 29 April 2026. (Photo courtesy The White House) This...
Two of the world’s most powerful nations share a border. But do they share the same objectives? What happens if they don’t? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China 20 May 2026....
War in Iran has disrupted global supply chains. For workers in one city in India, this means the collapse of the diamond industry they depend on. A trader inspects diamonds on a market street in Surat, India, 14 April 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) This article was...
The Spanish government has been a vocal critic of the U.S. war on Iran. But it has yet to reckon with its own imperialistic past and present. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez speaks at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía on 8 January 2025, in Madrid to...
With the eyes of the world focused on the Strait of Hormuz, what is happening between China and its neighbors is largely ignored. That’s a mistake. Analysts studying a map focus on Iran and ignore China. (Illustration by News Decoder) Southeast Asia plays an...
Despite their simplicity, memes can both inspire new political voices and reinforce false narratives, and are affecting online discourse around the globe. A social media meme that pokes fun at the intense debate over the right to bear arms. (Illustration by News...
In response to pressure from parents, politicians in Switzerland and elsewhere are considering social media bans. But teens say that won’t solve the problem. A teen on her phone ignores a birthday cake. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced...
In the recent election, Hungarians proved that a strong-arm leader can be removed from power and that peaceful change is possible. A man waves a Hungarian flag as he celebrates the results of the Hungarian election in Budapest, 12 April 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)...