A richer, wary Europe strengthens common defence
Wary of Russia and chided by Donald Trump, Europe is spending more on defence and cooperating more closely. But the…
What do we see when we see China?
How well do we know China? With the U.S. and China on the brink of a trade war, the answer…
Spain’s crackdown on rappers: A threat to free speech?
Spain has sentenced two rappers to prison for lyrics that critics say could spur terrorism. Critics fear a security crackdown…
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…
Trump’s America: More guns, less diplomacy?
Donald Trump is calling for the "greatest military buildup in American history," to be financed in part by cuts in…
News-Decoder spreads its wings
News-Decoder has new partners. Five academic institutions in three countries have joined our pilot program, and we are offering an…
U.S. students ill informed about the world
Young people educated at U.S. universities lack basic knowledge about international affairs and are ill prepared to compete in a…
Here comes Emma Bapt, our new intern
Get ready to hear from Emma Bapt, News-Decoder's intern for this summer. The university student has already listed topics she…
Terror lessons from an island nation
To see the future of national life after terrorist attacks, France or other countries blown by its ruthless wind could…