Ellen Ioanes

Farmers’ frustration over French and EU regulations are a new dimension in a longstanding problem.

Why the US and other major donors are pausing funding for Gaza.

Even without a ceasefire, the top UN court’s orders are a warning to Israel.

Iran’s complicated calculus in attacking Pakistan.

It’s an escalation in the region, but we’re not actually headed to outright war with Iran.

Despite China’s attempts to negotiate a regional ceasefire, Myanmar’s civil war won’t end soon.

Beijing has branded incoming president Lai Ching-te a “troublemaker” for his pro-sovereignty stance.

Friday’s action reflects South Africa’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause — and its domestic and foreign interests.