Angels, demons, double standards in Trump’s Mideast
Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Iran nuclear accord. But his criticism rings hollow in a region dripping in blood, where implacable foes jostle for power.
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Missiles in South Korea: Dialogue of the deaf
The U.S. and South Korea see defensive missiles as a shield against possible North Korean aggression. But the move is seen entirely differently in Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow.
Read moreFake News: Be selective and responsible
It was a topic that dominated many conversations in 2017. And it was the focus of the article that attracted the most views among the 227 articles we published this year.
Read moreIran outpacing Saudi Arabia in Middle East struggle
Rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia, aspirants for leadership of the Islamic world, is at the crux of conflict across the Mideast, with deadly results.
Read moreWhat’s in store for Syria if Islamic State is defeated?
Islamic State fighters are on the run in Syria. But if they are defeated on the battlefield, the aftermath could still prove very messy and very uncertain.
Read moreU.S. image sinks in much of the world, Pew says
Data from a respected U.S. polling center underscores a dramatic deterioration in foreign opinion of the United States since Donald Trump became president.
Read moreIn Kyiv, I found a hopeful, anxious, tough Ukraine
Visiting Ukraine, would I find a grim, tense nation shaking off its Soviet past and at war with itself? I discovered a vibrant society and hopeful youth.
Read moreWhat do U.S. sanctions mean for Russia and the West?
New U.S. sanctions on Russia might look like just another diplomatic move following Russia’s annexation of Crimea. But they could have dire consequences.
Read moreEurope’s cyber swat team spotlights fake news
Taking up arms against fake news, a team of Russian-speaking experts in Brussels is highlighting disinformation peddled by pro-Kremlin news outlets.
Read moreSyria missile strike hits U.S.-Russia relations
The U.S. strike against Syria has drawn Washington deeper into a messy conflict and set back ties with Moscow. But a military escalation is not a certainty.
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