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The U. S. Can End the Iran War or Broker Israel-Lebanon Peace, but Not Both
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (421+ words) Frida Ghitis, WPR's senior columnist, is a world affairs analyst and opinion writer. A former CNN producer and correspondent, she is currently a weekly contributor to CNN Opinion and regular on-air analyst and commentator on CNNE and other CNN networks,…...
Spain Expands Legal Status for Migrants
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (144+ words) Arguing that the measure is both a humanitarian response and an economic necessity in a country with one of Europe's lowest birthrates, the program has bolstered S'nchez's standing among the global left, while bucking a broader European trend toward tighter…...
Syria's New Parliament Leaves al-Sharaa in Control
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (321+ words) Judah Grunstein is World Politics Review's editor-at-large. Prior to that he was its editor-in-chief for 17 years. His coverage of French and American politics, foreign policy and national security has appeared in World Politics Review, the International Herald Tribune, the Atlantic…...
South Africa's Anti-Migrant Violence Resurfaces
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (357+ words) Judah Grunstein is World Politics Review's editor-at-large. Prior to that he was its editor-in-chief for 17 years. His coverage of French and American politics, foreign policy and national security has appeared in World Politics Review, the International Herald Tribune, the Atlantic…...
Iran's Leaders Are Weaponizing Ali Khamenei's Legacy
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (214+ words) World Politics Review TEHRAN, Iran " Last week, millions of Shiite Muslims participated in ceremonies for Ashoura, which commemorates the massacre of a prominent imam and his family in the seventh century. It is the most solemn day in the Shiite…...
Serbia's Vucic Heads for the Exit
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (352+ words) Judah Grunstein is World Politics Review's editor-at-large. Prior to that he was its editor-in-chief for 17 years. His coverage of French and American politics, foreign policy and national security has appeared in World Politics Review, the International Herald Tribune, the Atlantic…...
Venezuela's Earthquake Recovery Is a Disaster Decades in the Making
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (423+ words) World Politics Review On the evening of June 24, two earthquakes registering magnitude 7. 2 and 7. 5 struck Venezuela about 90 seconds apart. Earthquakes of this magnitude would cause significant damage in any country, no matter how prepared its emergency response and how strong its…...
In Brazil, the Scandal-Plagued Bolsonaro Dynasty Fights for Political Survival
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (266+ words) World Politics Review With Brazil's next presidential election set to take place in October, the summer campaign season will soon kick into high gear. The contest revolves around three central figures in Brazilian politics: President Luiz In'cio Lula da Silva,…...
A Final Iran Deal Is Far From a Sure Thing
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (376+ words) The U. S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last week in which they agreed to end hostilities and engage in negotiations to resolve their disputes. President Donald Trump hailed the deal, calling it an "unconditional surrender," by Tehran. Whatever one…...
In the Post-American Era, Europe Will Need to Prioritize Unity
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) World Politics Review In my last column, I wrote about the reality of a post-American security future for Europe. My argument was that Europeans need to prepare'and fast'for how they can organize their defense without the United States, given Washington's…...