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Uighurs Can’t Escape Chinese Repression, Even in Europe

Activists are sharing their stories and grief—and Beijing is paying attention.

• Ellen Halliday
• 4:02 AM ET

The Uncounted Dead of Duterte's Drug War

Huge numbers of deaths have gone uncounted in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. What does that mean for due process, and for the countries that emulate him?

• Sheila Coronel, Mariel Padilla, David Mora, and The Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism
• Aug 19, 2019

Hong Kong’s Protests Have Cemented Its Identity

Chinese authorities have long sought to sway Hong Kongers, but more and more, residents of the city see it as being distinct from the mainland.

• Timothy McLaughlin
• Aug 18, 2019

‘News From Here Doesn’t Go Out’: Kashmir Simmers Under Lockdown

There have been daily protests since August 5, when the Indian government revoked the region’s special status.

• Fahad Shah
• Aug 18, 2019

This Country Is Setting the Bar for Handling Migrants

The conservative government of President Iván Duque in Bogotá is offering citizenship to Colombian-born babies of Venezuelan mothers.

• Dylan Baddour
• Aug 16, 2019

The Hazards of Writing While Female

The commentary on Sally Rooney’s “sensuous lips” demonstrates that women writers still struggle to be taken seriously.

• Helen Lewis
• Aug 15, 2019

The End of the Dan Coats Era

Whoever takes over from Coats permanently could serve as a needed voice of clarity about America’s biggest challenges—or see the intelligence community further sidelined.

• Kathy Gilsinan
• Aug 15, 2019

The Pint-Size Nation off the English Coast

The absurd and remarkable story of Sealand, a “micronation” on an eerie metal platform, tells us plenty about libertarianism, national sovereignty, and the lawlessness of the ocean.

• Ian Urbina
• Aug 15, 2019

Modi’s Decision on Kashmir Reveals a Brittleness in India

New Delhi’s abrogation of autonomy for the region might have local implications, but its consequences for Indian democracy are greater.

• Sadanand Dhume
• Aug 14, 2019

Boris Johnson’s Carefully Crafted Political Stunt

The British prime minister’s “unpasteurized, unmediated” Facebook Q&A was anything but.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Aug 14, 2019

The Legal Clause That Makes Brexiteers Furious—And Why They Have a Point

A single issue is the focus of anger for those who want Britain to leave the EU.

• Tom McTague
• Aug 13, 2019

Hong Kong Shows the Flaws in China’s Zero-Sum Worldview

Beijing’s growing power is limited by its narrow decision making and approach to negotiations.

• Michael Schuman
• Aug 12, 2019

The Imperial Myths Driving Brexit

Britain alternately believes it has been a towering empire and a plucky underdog, narratives that distract from real issues in its decision-making process.

• Alex von Tunzelmann
• Aug 12, 2019

Ethiopia’s Economy Is Booming, but at What Cost?

A dam built with Chinese money stopped the Omo River from flooding, altering the lives of more than half a million people.

• Tom Gardner
• Aug 11, 2019

Salvini Puts Italy on a Collision Course With Europe

Matteo Salvini, Italy’s interior minister and the country’s most powerful politician, has called for early elections, but will have to deflect a poor economy and allegations of links to Moscow.

• Rachel Donadio
• Aug 9, 2019