InternationalCommentary
The draconian nature of Shanghai’s lockdown over the past couple weeks has shocked observers worldwide and traumatized the city’s 26 million residents, most of whom… Read More
InternationalNews
Shanghai’s ongoing COVID-19 lockdown poses an existential threat to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s continued tenure, a leading expert on China says. “Because [Xi] is considered… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Captagon sounds like the name of a substance from a science fiction novel. Originally compounded as a pill to combat narcolepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, captagon… Read More
InternationalNews
A Beijing hard-liner appears poised to become Hong Kong’s chief executive following his announcement to seek Carrie Lam’s position on Wednesday, the South China Morning… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The United Nations General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend the Russian Federation from the U.N. Human Rights Council. The action was well justified by the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
It’s regrettable that Washington is sending ambiguous signals to Taiwan on economic engagement. Taiwan, America’s longtime valued, like-minded, and willing partner, has voiced its strong… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Costa Ricans have elected a new president, Rodrigo Chaves, who will take office May 8 to succeed Carlos Alvarado. Here’s what you need to know… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia isn’t known for treating its own citizens humanely, especially opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin. But Russia earned a reputation for treating its targets… Read More
International Analysis
Two decades ago, Venezuela was a thriving country. Today, Venezuela is ranked 176th on The Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom, just above North Korea. … Read More
InternationalCommentary
Congress is considering several bills that would warp how the U.S. applies sanctions—through the Global Magnitsky Act—against foreigners who violate human rights. The changes would… Read More
InternationalCommentary
There are several historical referents we should keep in mind about the Ukraine war. First, no-fly zones: Lots of Westerners are calling for NATO aircraft… Read More
InternationalCommentary
While the international community grapples with the millions of Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-torn nation, there has been a quieter exodus of middle-class Russian citizens… Read More
InternationalCommentary
This week’s events, particularly those in Brussels and Poland, have left little reason for optimism. There is not a single leader in the world today… Read More
InternationalNews
A Finnish court has dismissed all charges against a Christian member of Parliament and a bishop charged under Finland’s “hate speech” and “ethnic agitation” law… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Ongoing sanctions on Russia are taking a toll on its economy. Yet greater enforcement should follow to really cripple Russian President Vladimir Putin’s economic and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
It’s very possible that Russia might use chemical weapons in a false flag operation in Ukraine, based on information the Biden administration has shared with… Read More
InternationalCommentary
“You break it, you own it.” This adage, a variation of the Pottery Barn Rule, was first coined by columnist Thomas L. Friedman in 2003…. Read More
InternationalCommentary
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin deserves the world’s unmitigated scorn, but not the United States’ undivided attention. For while Russia today may… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Iran launched at least a dozen ballistic missiles on Sunday that struck several buildings near a United States consulate compound being built outside the city… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Poland and travel to the Ukraine border where we witnessed the heartbreaking sight of women… Read More
InternationalCommentary
1. Reassuring an enemy what one will not do ensures that the enemy will do just that and more. Unpredictability and occasional enigmatic silence bolster… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Kateryna Shapovalenko woke up at 5 a.m. Feb. 24 to the sound of missiles slamming into buildings in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Confused and… Read More
InternationalNews
The West’s slow response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has the Chinese Communist Party eager to get its own “free bite at the apple” by… Read More
InternationalNews
As Russian troops continue their onslaught against Ukraine, nonprofits on the ground are asking for support to aid both refugees and those suffering within the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
For years, Russia has been one of the worst abusers of Interpol. It uses the international police organization to harass political opponents and to brand… Read More
InternationalCommentary
There is no substitute for American strength. When America’s enemies find weakness, they exert pressure. And today, America’s enemies are finding weakness at nearly every… Read More
International Analysis
In the darkest of times, we are tempted to give in to despair. For those living in war-torn Ukraine, the temptation must be enormous. But… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China’s annual session of the National People’s Congress—a “rubber-stamp” parliament whose outcomes are predetermined by Chinese Communist Party officials—concluded on March 11. The overriding message… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Gabriel Boric, Chile’s youngest president ever, was sworn into office on March 11, and will shape the direction of the country over the next four… Read More
InternationalCommentary
As a result of the Russian invasion and partial destruction of Ukraine, the question “What is in America’s interest?” is the question of the day…. Read More
