Did Biden Fail at the Border?
October 7, 2026 | Biden may not be fully responsible for what happened at the U.S. southern border during his administration. But Trump is indeed fully responsible for what is—and is not—happening today.
Articles by Chinua Akukwe
Will Trump Grab a French Island?
September 28, 2026 | The U.S. president's cartographic bid for Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon has prompted a united front from the leaders of Canada and France.
Washington Keeps Abbas from the UN, Again
September 17, 2026 | The Trump administration is violating its obligations, and the Palestinian Authority can't do much about it.
Deportation Has a Foreign Policy Price
August 24, 2026 | The more power a country has, the more concessions it can wring from Trump.
Brazil Fires Back with Washington’s Favorite Weapon
August 6, 2026 | Visa denials are just part of Brazil's response to the Trump administration's hostile actions.
Rubio Vows to Dismantle the ICC Brick by Brick
July 24, 2026 | What can the Trump administration really do to disrupt the work of the International Criminal Court?
Assad Is Gone But Syria’s Minorities Still Aren’t Safe
July 13, 2026 | Syria's minorities still lack security, representation, and trust in the state.
FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once
June 25, 2026 | Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions.
Lebanon’s Failure to Disassociate
June 22, 2026 | The small country’s attempt to remain neutral in the region’s struggles is undercut by its fragmented politics.
The World Cup Has Always Welcomed the World. Not This Time.
June 15, 2026 | The Trump administration has made it difficult for fans and others to participate in this year's games.