Supporters of the opposition staged nothing short of a civilian coup against the Pakistani military.
The Triumph of Ballots over Bullets
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Europe & Central Asia
Protecting Democracy — Beyond Who Wins
Of the 60-some countries holding elections this year, many confront serious authoritarian threats that go beyond the names on the ballot.
Post-Sanctions Russia
The West needs to do what it should have done 30 years ago: integrate Russia into the industrialized world.
The End of Europe?
Trump allies are plotting to take over the European Union.
Replacing a Disastrous War with a Just Peace in Ukraine
But first it’s necessary to get around Russia’s veto in the UN Security Council.
In the Caucasus, the U.S. Priority Is Fossil Fuels, Not Armenians
Despite the ethnic cleansing of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, U.S. officials remain upbeat about opportunities for new energy pipelines.
The Mighty Mouse that Roared
Is the Netherlands on the brink of legitimizing racism and discrimination?
The Return of the Far Right
The recent electoral victories of Javier Milei in Argentina and Geert Wilders in the Netherlands suggest that the world has not yet reached peak populism.
Mapping the Impacts and Conflicts of Rare-Earth Elements
A new map and report explore the challenges for a green and digital transition.
Will the Green Bogeyman Rock the Dutch Boat?
Can Frans Timmermans do for The Netherlands what he has done for the European Union?