Kurds under pressure to scrap independence vote
The Kurdish region of northern Iraq is under pressure to scrap an independence vote that critics say could hinder the fight against Islamic State militants.
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Will wealthy Catalonia split from Spain?
Catalonia, Spain’s most powerful region, is staging a fresh bid for full independence. Spain’s government says that is illegal. What happens next?
Read moreCheng Ho Gardens: China’s subtle land-grab (conclusion)
It’s a luxury resort among tropical islands, a safe haven for world leaders. What’s not to like about China’s Cheng Ho Gardens? Here’s the final chapter.
Read moreCheng Ho Gardens: China’s subtle land-grab (Part III)
Where can future leaders who resemble Idi Amin or Baby Doc retire when their time has run out? Cheng Ho Gardens is their safe haven in the South China Sea.
Read moreCheng Ho Gardens: China’s subtle land-grab (Part II)
On an island in the South China Sea, I learned of China’s plans to build an eco-friendly holiday destination — a land-grab without a shot being fired.
Read moreCan Emmanuel Macron restore France’s grandeur?
President Emmanuel Macron wants to restore France’s grandeur. But will the symbolic gestures of his first two months in power lead to concrete results?
Read moreCheng Ho Gardens: China’s subtle land-grab (Part I)
I wanted to understand China’s interventions in the South China Sea — and ended up with a scary scoop, in an ethical pickle, on a disputed tropical island.
Read moreBlockade of Qatar: Gulf residents feel the pinch
A blockade by Saudi Arabia and allies of Qatar is hitting residents of the Gulf in their daily lives amid expectations that the row will rumble on.
Read moreWhy Saudi Arabia-Qatar tensions are so important
The region is energy-rich, torn by conflict and at the epicenter of a struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran. All reasons why the blockade of Qatar matters.
Read moreQatar “Crisis” – Diplomatic Sleight of Hand Aimed at Iran
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies have punished Qatar. The real target is not the small, gas-rich emirate but the regional powerhouse that is Iran.
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