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China’s Rising Influence in Central Asia Fuels a Populist Backlash
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Dec. 17, 2025 - Transitions of political power are opening space for nationalist, anti-China sentiments, which also spread rapidly on social media.
How Asim Munir’s Ruthless Rise to Power Is Reshaping Pakistan
Dec. 11, 2025 - Field Marshal Asim Munir has consolidated the most power in a single Pakistani leader since the end of direct military rule in 2008.
The Five Elections That Will Be Pivotal for Global Politics and Democracy in 2026
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Dec. 3, 2025 - Here are five elections in the coming year that we will be watching closely for their impact on global affairs.
Nearly a Year Since Assad’s Fall, Sharaa Struggles to Unite a Fractured Syria
Nov. 21, 2025 - Recurring outbreaks of communal violence continue to cast a shadow over the country’s post-Assad transition.
China Is Miles Ahead on Green Energy. Will It Also Lead on Climate Diplomacy?
Nov. 10, 2025 - As the U.S. turns away from climate leadership, Beijing has established a dominant position in the global energy transition.
Gaza, the U.N. and the Future of Humanitarian Aid
Aug. 20, 2025 - The current crisis in Gaza underscores the challenges facing the U.N.’s humanitarian aid system in a vastly changed global political environment.
De-Dollarization Is Inevitable. The World Isn’t Prepared
June 16, 2025 - The question is no longer if the U.S. dollar’s privileged position will end, but if it happens through careful preparation or catastrophic crisis.
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