He talks to Putin on the phone and advocates for China: A look at Elon Musk's network of power
If Trump wins the U.S. election, he wants to make Elon Musk part of his administration. With his companies, however, Musk is ...
With Biden's departure, the last transatlanticist is leaving the White House
The wars in Europe and the Middle East have placed Joe Biden's foreign policy team under considerable pressure. A review of ...
A subtle divide: Analyzing the gender gap in US voting trends
A notable gender gap is shaping U.S. elections. While most women lean Democratic, men tend to favor Republicans. But where else do these voting patterns diverge along gender lines?
Diamonds are forever, thought Botswana's leaders. But the industry that has shaped the country is faltering
Botswana has long relied on diamonds to fuel its economy, but the industry is faltering. Now, voters have rejected the ruling ...
Formerly poor Ireland is swimming in money, but fewer and fewer locals can afford an apartment in Dublin
Despite soaring tax revenues from international corporations, Dublin is experiencing a severe housing shortage. As the ...
With its Jerusalem offices silent, UNRWA braces for an uncertain path forward
The Knesset has voted to ban the U.N. relief agency, UNRWA, from operating within its borders. The law threatens to upend ...
As the US votes, Trump and Harris offer radically different policy visions
While Vice President Kamala Harris stands for continuity, Donald Trump has promised to transform Washington again. A ...
Nobel laureates offer sobering reflections on the future of democracy
Research shows that functioning democracies are better than autocracies at fostering and sustaining institutions that drive ...
Russian propaganda is increasingly targeting Switzerland
Disinformation site Russia Today recently launched a section specifically for Switzerland. A data analysis shows that it has ...
The presidential candidate next door – a visit to Harris' Los Angeles home
What's it like to live next door to the vice president? Kamala Harris has raised millions in campaign contributions with help ...
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The growing threat of North Korea's alliance with Russia
North Korea may be small and impoverished, but it remains a serious military force. Here’s a closer look at the risks and the potential consequences of its growing ties with Russia. North Korea ...
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How Trump could try to end the war in Ukraine – and leave Europe scrambling
For Donald Trump, ending the war in Ukraine is at the top of the foreign policy agenda. He would probably leave European leaders out of the equation. A glimpse of a possible future scenario Donald ...