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A Biden-Harris Administration Would Mean a Harder Eye on Kashmir

The ease of the Modi-Trump relationship is likely to disappear under new scrutiny of human rights.

Foreign Policy · Sep 3, 2020

U.S. Envoy Says Former Officials’ Call for Russia Rethink Is ‘Shameful’

James Gilmore, Trump’s ambassador to the OSCE, said he was “embarrassed” by calls from experts—including some of his former colleagues—to normalize ties with Russia.

Foreign Policy · Sep 3, 2020

Let’s Make Women’s Power Culturally Acceptable

Twenty-five years on from the Beijing Platform, the world has made important advances in gender equity. The next step is to ensure that women claim…

Foreign Policy · Sep 3, 2020

Trump Has a Fix for Kosovo. He’s Ignoring It.

The White House is hosting another summit on the Balkans—while failing to apply its most promising model for solving the conflict.

Foreign Policy · Sep 3, 2020

Trump Appointee Takes ‘Slash and Burn’ Approach to Key USAID Bureau

Peter Marocco, after tumultuous tours at Pentagon and State, is stopping the agency’s newest division in its tracks, critics claim.

Foreign Policy · Sep 2, 2020

The Russian Election Hack That Wasn’t (This Time)

Viral Russian report shows it’s still too easy to fall for misinformation online.

Foreign Policy · Sep 2, 2020

The Developing World Could Come Out of the Pandemic Ahead

Thanks to favorable demographics, digitization efforts, and quicker health responses, many countries of the global south are faring better than their wealthy counterparts.

Foreign Policy · Sep 2, 2020

Kenya’s 2022 Elections Have Already Begun

The president doesn’t have a clear chosen successor, and the country could already be caught in another cycle of electoral violence.

Foreign Policy · Sep 2, 2020

Big Brother Turns Its Eye on Refugees

Biometrics have crept into humanitarian aid, but the systems may disadvantage women who need help most.

Foreign Policy · Sep 2, 2020

Germany Is Losing the Fight Against QAnon

The German government beat back the coronavirus pandemic—but has largely given up against conspiracy theories.

Foreign Policy · Sep 2, 2020