Whereas previous US political leaders used speeches in Cairo to explain America's broad objectives in the Middle East, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently opted for a different approach. Rather than articulate a strategy to bring peace and reform to the region, he promised only further confrontation.
For all the economic rivalry and political disagreement between the United States and China, a catastrophic outcome is unlikely, so long as the US faces reality in three ways. Above all, Americans should recognize that trying to defeat or contain China economically will not solve their problems at home.
explains why the two countries' economic rivalry and political disagreements need not lead to catastrophe.
sees in the public murder of the city's mayor the predictable result of the ruling party's political tactics.
offers a blueprint to improve young girls' access to sexual and reproductive-health services.
reflects on the peninsula’s progress toward denuclearization in 2018, and the work that remains to be done.
urges countries to undertake the reforms needed to make globalization work for everyone – before it’s too late.
and PS Associate Editor Greg Bruno discuss the expansion of China’s digital censorship.
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