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World Politics Archive

Archives for May 2023

Politics
What Imran Khan’s arrest means for PakistanWhat Imran Khan’s arrest means for Pakistan
Politics

The former prime minister’s arrest has escalated the country’s political crisis at a delicate moment.

By Nicole Narea
Future Perfect
The nationalist dark side of Joe Biden’s climate policiesThe nationalist dark side of Joe Biden’s climate policies
Future Perfect

Why an ex-Biden official is “deeply disappointed” in his Buy American policies.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
Sudan’s spiraling crisis, explainedSudan’s spiraling crisis, explained
World Politics

How two generals pushed Sudan to war.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Serbia’s populist president pledges “disarmament” after mass shootingsSerbia’s populist president pledges “disarmament” after mass shootings
Politics

Gun control measures could further erode civil liberties under President Aleksandar Vucic.

By Ellen Ioanes
British Royal Family
The Kohinoor diamond isn’t on display at the coronation. Colonialism still is.The Kohinoor diamond isn’t on display at the coronation. Colonialism still is.
British Royal Family

Camilla chose not to wear the Queen Mother’s crown, but its ill-gotten jewel is still worth talking about.

By Lavanya Ramanathan
Politics
What a viral video reveals about Russia’s struggles in UkraineWhat a viral video reveals about Russia’s struggles in Ukraine
Politics

Standing in front of dead bodies, a Russian paramilitary commander curses out the country’s military brass.

By Zack Beauchamp
King Charles’s coronation, decoded
Culture

The UK is about to experience its first coronation in 70 years. Here’s what you need to know.

By Constance Grady
World Politics
Why Russia renewed large-scale aerial attacks against UkraineWhy Russia renewed large-scale aerial attacks against Ukraine
World Politics

The Kremlin is likely preparing for Ukraine’s expected counteroffensive.

By Jen Kirby
How Saudi money returned to Silicon Valley
Technology

All the ways Saudi Arabia’s cash powers tech startups and venture capital.

By Jonathan Guyer

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