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What to Make of the New Russia-North Korea Alliance

SEOUL – Not content with disturbing the peace in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong-un. As troubling to China’s leaders as it is to Western officials, the deal is shaking up the geopolitics of Northeast Asia and

How Europe Can Fix Its Competitiveness Problem

Although European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been nominated by heads of state for another term (subject to

Europe Needs an Industrial Development Fund

EIDF funds should be allocated based on the needs of domestic industries and the contribution of each sector to its

The Path Not Taken in Trump’s Immunity Case

So far as the Roberts majority is concerned, the Constitution grants presidents a “presumptive immunity” for actions involving their “official

Iran’s Election Could Bring Lasting Middle-East Peace

This is not the first time in recent history that a few quick decisions in the White House determine the

A Shining Example of Successful Multilateralism

Multilateralism, we are told, is in retreat. But we cannot let retrenchment and fragmentation take over. From climate change and

Whistleblower Protection Bill: A Weak and Immature Attempt

Corruption has become a major concern for every country. In the context of Nepal, corruption has spread like an infectious

Our priority must be investing in human capital: PM Dahal

For Least Developed Countries like Nepal, concessionality is critical. We are vulnerable to multiple crises, and there is a genuine

Europe Must Fight the Far-Right Surge

LONDON – Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Investing in African Women Will Yield Outsize Returns

LUSAKA – The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day was “Invest in women – accelerate progress.” It was simultaneously an observation,