A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the longest war is U.S. history.
Erdogan At a Crossroad
Losing Ankara and Istanbul is a significant defeat for Turkey’s President.
Calling Out China on Global Terrorism
A draft U.S. resolution, destined for the UN Security Council and which would designate a Pakistani militant as a global terrorist, challenges China on Xinjiang.
Turkey Plants Its Flag in Christchurch
Another move in the country’s battle with Saudi Arabia for leadership of the Muslim world.
Improving Health in Africa
Although Africa bears one-quarter of the global burden of disease, it only has two percent of the world’s doctors.
The Hanoi Summit, from Beijing’s Perspective
The failure to reach an agreement between Trump and Kim is not considered a failure by China’s leaders.
US-North Korea: Limits to the Peace Negotiations
Both Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un want to bring something that looks good back to their respective home audience. But the likely outcome will lack real substance.
The Political Management of North Korean Society
North Korea’s political management system of carrots and sticks has enabled the regime to survive for 66 years.
Pakistan: Caught in Saudi-Chinese Crosshairs
Suicide attack in Iran frames visit to Pakistan by Saudi crown prince.

























