Turkey’s attack on Kurdish strongholds along the Syrian border has been years in the making.
Author: RUSSELL GOLDMAN
Parades and Protests on China’s 70th Anniversary
As the Communist Party celebrates 70 years in power, protests in Hong Kong threaten to overshadow the festivities.
In Hong Kong, Life Goes On (Despite the Whiff of Tear Gas)
Most Hong Kongers have never seen anything like this summer. But that doesn’t mean the city has come to a halt.
In Pictures: For Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping, Small Talk and Mass Games
China’s leader made a rare visit to North Korea this week, a two-day trip full of pomp and propaganda.
The Unspoken Agenda at the Xi-Kim Meeting? Could Be Messaging Trump
A state visit between the leaders of China and North Korea comes as each is locked in a dispute with the United States, and both are looking for leverage over President Trump.
What It Takes to Pull Off India’s Gargantuan Election
More than 900 million people — over 10 percent of the world’s population — could head to the polls over several weeks. The government is committed to polling every voter, no matter how isolated.
The U.S. Will Take 1,194 Days to Elect Its Next Leader. Australia Needs 38. Here’s Why.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia declared a federal election, kicking off a 38-day campaign period.
A Guide to Trump and Kim Jong-un’s Next Summit Meeting
President Trump and Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, will meet for the second time at the end of this month in Vietnam. Here’s what to expect.