By uniting on shared values, nations like Sweden, Brazil and New Zealand can push back against superpowers. Canada is leading the way. A Russian bear, American eagle and Chinese panda loom over a Canadian moose. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
Candidates make a lot of political promises. Why can’t they keep the vow to leave office when their term is up? Côte d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara speaks during his final campaign rally in Abidjan, 23 October 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) This...
Can national sovereignty be dismissed when a superpower claims a sphere of influence? Can U.S. economic interests in Venezuela be considered national security? A map shows the U.S. flag planted on Venezuela. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
With corruption scandals rife in Spain, the spread of false rumors is eroding people’s trust in their government. Can anything be done to restore la confianza? Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sànchez gestures next to his wife, Begoña Gomez in Seville, Spain,...
Representatives for U.S. President Donald Trump shuttle between Ukraine and Russia to try to end the war. But how much influence can diplomats wield? U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law (second and third on the...