HISTORICAL FACTS: 53 | History Defined

Don’t Underestimate China’s Military-Civil Fusion Efforts

Beijing’s vision is clear, even if its implementation isn’t complete.

Foreign Policy · Feb 5, 2021

Why Rihanna and Greta Thunberg Are Taking on India’s Modi

Global celebrities are helping Indians to fight their government’s crackdown on dissent.

Foreign Policy · Feb 5, 2021

How the European Parliament Entrenched the Region’s Autocrats

European parties were supposed to create a European democracy. Instead, they’ve given cover to bad actors.

Foreign Policy · Feb 5, 2021

What America Should—and Shouldn’t—Do About Myanmar’s Coup

The collapse of a fledgling democracy is a cautionary tale for Washington’s foreign-policy establishment.

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021

Ben Ali’s Ghost Still Haunts Tunisia

The Arab Spring’s democratic success story is wrestling with the vestiges of an authoritarian past.

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021

The Conflict in Libya Is Getting Even Messier

A U.N. report suggests the UAE is using Sudanese fighters to battle the internationally recognized Libyan government.

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021

The United States and China Need to Cooperate—for the Planet’s Sake

Polling shows Americans want Biden to emphasize climate diplomacy with Beijing.

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021

Give Everyone a Vote on Kicking Politicians Off Social Media

If platforms aren’t going to enforce their rules properly, they should go back to Athenian ostracism.

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021

Don’t Call Me Doktor

German politicians are obsessed with earning Ph.D.s—but plagiarism scandals tend to catch up to them and derail careers.

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021

The Post-Trump Reset With NATO Starts in Germany

The Biden administration has paused Trump’s plan to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany, an early move to reassure allies. 

Foreign Policy · Feb 4, 2021