Ukrainian forces have crossed the Russian border in a surge of momentum, hoping to gain leverage with a high-stakes gamble. A monument to Vladimir Lenin stands damaged amid hostilities on Aug. 16, ...

As Taipei’s diplomatic reach in Latin America wanes, China and the U.S. vie for strategic influence. Guatemala has been one of Taiwan’s stable allies, though it too may come under Chinese pressure to ...

In a fast-changing world, political manipulation and disinformation deepen societal fractures, accelerating radicalization and authoritarian trends in once-stable democracies worldwide. Demonstrations ...

Young Kenyans expect a complete structural overhaul, but President Ruto has little room for maneuver. Young women in Kibera, one of Nairobi’s slums. As Kenya’s urban population increases, driven by ...

If Vice President Harris succeeds Joe Biden in the White House, core liberal doctrines will be tested by new geopolitical realities. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National ...

Geopolitical tensions are causing divisions in Eastern Europe to reappear: A fortified northern bloc is emerging, driven by a resolve to deter Russian aggression. May 1980: A wall system separating ...

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Vahan P. Roth is an executive board member of Swissgrams AG, a company focused on tokenizing physical precious metals stored in Switzerland. Since 2011, he also maintains his own investment consulting ...

Despite challenges, shale looks set to prevail for decades to come. Shale oil and gas production has propelled the U.S. back into its role as energy market leader ...

With the rise of regional powers, policymakers will soon have no choice but to recognize that their values are not universal. While a minority of the world clashes, countries comprising two thirds of ...

Traditional parties’ elitist attitude and lack of self-criticism has fueled the rise of populists in Europe. Instead of addressing issues that voters are concerned about, the old parties are sweeping ...